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First and 2nd gen Nest Thermostats will lose support in Oct 2025
(arstechnica.com)
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We shouldn't be forced to replace tech this frequently. If you are comfortable shelling out money for the next big thing that is on you. The rest of us want functioning products that last.
You're not being forced to replace anything. The thermostats still operate as thermostats. You just can't use their cloud service.
Devices that connect to the Internet need continuous updates to not become vulnerable to attacks. At some point it's perfectly reasonable to end of life a product, and I think over a decade of supporting a computer is reasonable.
Also, they aren't bricking these thermostats. You can still use them locally.