Nest is at it again. Why doesn't this device support 2nd or 1st Gen thermostats. This isn't a hardware limitation in those devices is it? null

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Nest Support · Accepted Answer

When the Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and the Nest Thermostat 2nd Gen products launched, they were designed without Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities and they run older chipsets with less memory and processing power than our newer thermostats. This accessory launch does not mean that first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats need to be upgraded. They continue to help people save energy and stay comfortable, and they receive regular software updates just like the newer thermostats. They simply do not work with this specific accessory.

Answered by Nest Support 8 years ago

Batman · Answer

The 1st and 2nd gen. Nests do not have Bluetooth built in to communicate with the Nest sensors. 3rd gen and the Nest E however do.

ATLGEEK · Answer

These use Bluetooth to talk back to the thermostat which the older Nest models did not have as a feature. The latest Nest model now has Bluetooth in addition to WiFi.

brapple · Answer

From what I have read it is a hardware limitation for the gen 1 and 2. Take a read over at r/Nest on Reddit where this has been discussed.

bmbutler · Answer

Nest clearly states what the sensor will work with.

Hondahunter · Answer

I honestly believe, in my opinion, its because they're pushing they're newer top of the line stuff. Almost like the Camaro Vs the Corvette.

“Nest is at it again. Why doesn't this device support 2nd or 1st Gen thermostats. This isn't a hardware limitation in those devices is it?”

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