Is the Google Nest Thermostat E still getting security updates?
Google guaranteed security updates for the Google Nest Thermostat E until 31 August 2022. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Guaranteed security updates ended on
31 August 2022 or laterWhat to do. Check the date of the latest firmware in the app or admin page. If no update came in the last year, plan a replacement, and meanwhile turn off remote access you do not use.
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Is the Google Nest Thermostat E still getting security updates?
Google guaranteed security updates for the Google Nest Thermostat E until 31 August 2022. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.
What does end of life mean for the Google Nest Thermostat E?
After its end of life, the Google Nest Thermostat E receives no more security fixes from Google. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: Security updates and security validation results for Google Nest devices. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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