Updated Temperature Scheduling Rolls Out for Legacy Google Nest Thermostats, Yet encountering a pertinent issue
Google Home App Now Controls Nest Thermostats, but Glitches Persist
Google has expanded the capabilities of its Google Home app, allowing users to control their Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen and Nest Thermostat E directly from the app. However, the rollout of this long-awaited update has been marred by glitches and technical issues.
Previously, these older thermostats were only available in the old Nest app. But Google's latest move consolidates Nest device controls into the Google Home app, phasing out the old Nest app scheduling interface.
One of the primary issues users have encountered is the inability of schedules set in the legacy Nest app to carry over to the Google Home app. This means that users must manually recreate their temperature schedules from scratch.
Another issue reported is that when adding new temperature settings in Google Home, the old Nest schedule sometimes flashes on the screen briefly then disappears, causing the newly added schedules to vanish as well.
The scheduling feature was initially buggy during early rollout, with some users experiencing glitches such as schedule flickering and loss of new settings.
A recommended workaround to address these issues is to clear the Google Home app cache, which has helped some users resolve the glitches.
Google is continuing to roll out and stabilize the feature for these older thermostat models. The update is part of Google’s effort to streamline the user experience by consolidating Nest device controls into the Google Home app.
The main page on the app now shows thermostat settings and its daily schedule, offering a more integrated user experience. With this update, users no longer have to juggle between apps to control their smart thermostats.
Users can now set temperatures for different times, pick sensors for temperature readings, and set a minimum runtime per hour. This update allows users to have more control over their home's temperature and energy usage.
Despite the initial glitches, Google's move to integrate Nest thermostats into the Google Home app is a step towards a more seamless smart home experience. As the feature continues to be refined and stabilized, users can look forward to a more integrated and efficient way to manage their home's temperature.
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- As the Google Home app now consolidates Nest device controls, users can manage their smart home thermostats more efficiently, thanks to the integration of Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen and Nest Thermostat E directly within the app.
2.However, the initial rollout of this feature has been marked by glitches and technical issues, such as schedules not carrying over from the old Nest app, and the occasional flashing of old schedules when adding new temperature settings.
