Google introduced this week that starting on October 25, it should not assist or launch software program updates for the primary and second era Nest Studying Thermostats. And it’ll utterly cease launching new Nest merchandise in Europe.

Which means homeowners of the Nest thermostats launched in 2011 and 2012 (in addition to the model launched in Europe in 2014) gained’t obtain updates, and their units will not be supported within the Nest and Residence apps. They are going to, nevertheless, be capable to regulate temperature and schedules straight on their units.

“To completely put money into [future] developments and produce you probably the most cutting-edge options on our newest era of Nest thermostats, we might be transitioning away from supporting three of our oldest units, every over a decade outdated,” Google stated.

As for why it should not launch Nest thermostats in Europe, the corporate added, “Heating methods in Europe are distinctive and have a wide range of {hardware} and software program necessities that make it difficult to construct for the various set of houses.” Current Nest units will nonetheless be offered in Europe whereas provides final.