Important: Some software updates may take a few weeks to make it to all Nest thermostats that are connected to Wi-Fi.

Version 6.1 - released November 18, 2019

Bug fixes and enhancements

Only for 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostats (US) and Nest Thermostat E (US and other regions)

Requires Nest App 5.39

Version 5.9.4-5 - released October 10, 2019

Google logo updates - 1st and 2nd gen Nest Learning Thermostat Only

Short cycling and power loss mitigation - 1st and 2nd gen Nest Learning Thermostat Only

Version 6.0 - released July 10, 2019

This software update is only for the US.

Bug fixes and enhancements - 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only

Version 5.10 (named 5.10-1) - released May 9, 2019

Bug fixes and enhancements - 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only

Version 5.9.3 - released December 10, 2018

Bug fixes and enhancements

Version 5.9.1-6 - released October 22, 2018

Bug fixes and enhancements

Version 5.8.2 - released July 9, 2018

Bug fixes and improvements

Version 5.8-8 - released April 10, 2018

Now it’s easier to manually switch to an Eco temperature - Learn more >

Support for the Google Nest Temperature Sensor. Control the temperature in the room that is most relevant for you – not just where your thermostat happens to be. Learn about the Nest Temperature Sensor.

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.6.6 (named 5.6.6-4) - released January 11, 2018

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.6.5 (named 5.6.5-1) - released October 16, 2017

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Patch for KRACK vulnerability - Learn more >

Version 5.7 - support for Nest Thermostat E only

Version 5.6.3 (named 5.6.3-1) - released August 7, 2017

Improvements to Rush Hour Rewards

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.6.2 (named 5.6.2-3) - released May 1, 2017

Improvements to Rush Hour Rewards

Improvements to Time of Savings

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.6.1-4 - released February 15, 2017

Added Italian and Spanish language support

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.6 (named 5.6-7) - released October 24, 2016

Eco Temperatures - Learn more >

Added compatibility with multi-speed fans and PTAC systems

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.5.1 (named 5.5.1-6) - released July 19, 2016

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.5 (named 5.5-5) - released June 6, 2016

Farsight improvements

Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 5.1.8 (named 5.1.8-3) - released February 3, 2016

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 5.1.7 (named 5.1.7-3) - released January 21, 2016

This software update further improves performances of devices which respond slowly or become unresponsive.

Bug fixes

Version 5.1.6 (named 5.1.6-4) - released January 11, 2016

Bug fixes

Version 5.1.5 (named 5.1.5-7) - released December 10, 2015

For now, this software update is only available for European thermostats and a limited number of thermostats in the US and Canada. It will be made available to every Nest Thermostat in January 2016.

Early-On bug fixes

Improved compatibility for OpenTherm combi boilers

Connectivity bug fixes

Version 5.1.3 (named 5.1.3-1) - released November 17, 2015

Brand new thermal model and HVAC control algorithms to make you more comfortable and save more energy at the same time

Support for the Nest Thermostat for Europe, 3rd generation

Ready for winter Rush Hour Rewards - Learn more >

Auto-Schedule Improvements

Early-On improvements - Learn more >

Version 5.1.1 (named 5.1.1-2) - released November 11, 2015

New screens, graphics, and Furnace Heads-Up alerts to 1st and 2nd generation Nest Thermostats in the US and Canada.

Version 5.1 (named 5.1-4) - released November 4, 2015 (3rd gen thermostats only)

This software update will take a few weeks to reach all 3rd gen Nest Thermostats in the US and Canada.

Farsight analog clock now displays a second hand

Wi-Fi connectivity improvements

Power management and stability bug fixes

Version 5.0 - released September 1, 2015

For now, this software update is only available for 3rd generation thermostats. It will be made available to older thermostats later this year.

Farsight - Learn more >

New screens and graphics for the 3rd generation thermostat

Furnace Heads-Up alerts on your phone and thermostat - Learn more >

Version 4.5.1 - released June 19, 2015

Bug fixes

Version 4.5 - released June 17, 2015

Safety temperature alerts - Learn more >

Google Nest Protect alarms on the thermostat - Learn more >

Nest shuts off HVAC fan to help prevent smoke circulating during a Nest Protect emergency - Learn more >

Enter Nest Pro contact information in thermostat Settings - Learn more >

Enhanced Cool to Dry for integrated dehumidifers - Learn more >

Rush Hour Rewards improvements and bug fixes

Improvements to fonts and icons

Improvements to temperature sensing and control algorithms

Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 4.3.6 - released April 9, 2015

Wi-Fi improvements

Fix for British Summer Time bug

Improvements and bug fixes

Version 4.3.3 - released November 17, 2014

Bug fixes and improvements

Version 4.3.2 - released November 11, 2014

Bug fixes and improvements

Version 4.3 - released November 4, 2014

Enhanced Auto-Schedule - Learn more >

Icon-based Quick View menu with weather, date, time and more - Learn more >

System Test - Learn more >

Time zone and weather support for more countries worldwide - Learn more >

Improved Heat•Cool mode - set temperatures directly in the thermostat screen

Wi-Fi bug fixes

Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 4.2.5 - released September 4, 2014

Added Dutch support and improved French language support.

Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 4.2.4 - released June 30, 2014

Bug fixes

Version 4.2.3 - released May 30, 2014

Bug fixes

Version 4.2.1 - released May 21, 2014

Bug fixes

Version 4.2 - released May 15, 2014

Improvements to Rush Hour Rewards.

Learn more >

Learn more Improvements to Time-to-Temperature, Early-On, True Radiant and other System Match features.

Increased humidity thresholds in Cool to Dry.

Learn more >

Learn more Other improvements including Wi-Fi bug fixes.

Version 4.0.6/4.0.7 - released April 23, 2014

OpenSSL fix to address Heartbleed bug for the Nest Learning Thermostat.

Learn more >

Version 4.0.2/4.0.3 - released January 28, 2014

Auto-Away now adapts to your morning routine.

Improvements and bug fixes

Version 4.0 - Released November 22nd, 2013

Heating system improvements

Integration with Nest Protect

International time and weather support

Version 3.5.1 - Released June 21st, 2013

Wi-Fi connectivity bug fixes

Cooling activation bug fixes

Current setpoint bug fixes

Version 3.5 - Released April 29th, 2013

Advanced fan control: Schedules the fan to turn on daily, for a few minutes each hour, or on a timer.

Sunblock: Automatically adapts to direct sunlight in order to read and set the right temperature.

Cool to Dry: Uses the air conditioner to dehumidify your home if there is excessive humidity.

Seasonal Savings: Tweaks your schedule to save energy automatically while keeping you comfortable (available with certain utility programs).

Rush Hour Rewards: Helps you earn rewards from your energy provider by saving energy during peak "rush hour" times while keeping you comfortable and in control(available with certain utility programs).

Version 3.0.6 - Released April 9th, 2013

Optimizations for heat-only systems

Version 3.0.5 - Released January 23rd, 2013

Air filter reminder bug fixes

Version 3.0.4 - Released January 7th, 2013

Improved remote control availability

Version 3.0.3 - Released November 16th, 2012

Bug fixes

Version 3.0.2 - Released November 9th, 2012

Bug fixes

Version 3.0.1 - Released October 2nd, 2012

Pro Setup support for the 1st generation Nest Learning Thermostat

Bug fixes

Version 3.0 - Released October 2nd, 2012

Support for the 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostat

Pro Setup view to set up complex systems, including dual fuel systems (heat pump with furnace), whole-home humidifiers or dehumidifers.

System Match features tailored for your system type:

forced air systems: Early-On and Filter Reminders

radiant systems: True Radiant

heat pump systems: Heat Pump Balance (if AUX and Wi-Fi)

Improved Auto-Away to better adapt to your home

Improved Auto-Schedule, now available in Heat • Cool mode

Renamed Location setting as Your Place setting. Now includes more home info

Renamed Learning setting as Nest Sense setting. Now includes Early-On, True Radiant or Heat Pump Balance settings and status.

Renamed Range mode as Heat • Cool mode

Multilingual (English, French, Spanish)

Version 2.1.3 - Released August 30th, 2012

Expanded support for Wi-Fi access points including Apple Airport Express (2nd generation)

Version 2.1 - Released May 17th, 2012

Improvements to Energy History

Additional bug fixes

Version 2.0 - Released April 5th, 2012

Airwave

Updated Energy History view

Easier access to Away temperatures

Improvements to Auto-Schedule and Auto-Away

Additional bug fixes

Version 1.2 - Released March 7th, 2012

Expanded support for Wi-Fi access points

Improved Auto-Away performance (for homes with one or multiple Nest Thermostats)

Additional bug fixes

Version 1.1.3 - Released February 2nd, 2012

Fixed a battery bug affecting a small portion of Nest Thermostats after a service outage

Version 1.1.2 - Released January 24th, 2012

Improvements and bug fixes for software update installation

Version 1.1.1 - Released January 20th, 2012

Wider range of away temperatures: down to 40ºF or off for heating, up to 90ºF or off for cooling

Improvements and bug fixes for Schedule Learning, Auto Away, energy history, Wi-Fi connection, time zones, lock and more

Version 1.0.6 - Released January 11th, 2012

Bug fixes

Version 1.0.4 - Released December 16th, 2011

Improved performance for Schedule Learning

Improved performance for Auto-Away

Bug fixes

Version 1.0.2 - Released November 22nd, 2011

Improved performance for heat pumps

Improved performance for Energy History

Improved performance for Auto-Away

Bug fixes

Version 1.0.1 - November, 11th 2011

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0 - Released October 25th, 2011