Google Home users lose hands-free control of Nest Thermostats

Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home users are having trouble controlling their Nest Thermostats through voice commands. ” There appears to be no issues with controlling the thermostat through the app. One of the benefits of having a smart home is being able to control devices without having to lift a finger.

For example, a Google Home user can simply use their voice to tell their thermostat what to do. However, that convenience all comes crashing down if there’s a connection issue. That appears to be what’s happening for some Nest Thermostat owners.

Over on Reddit , one user details a situation where their Google Home speakers refuse to connect to their Nest Thermostat. ” Adding to the confusion, it appears that there is no issue with controlling the thermostat via the Google Home app.