Google
Google Nest Thermostat
Thermostats · Climate
Partly worksVerified plugin
2 reports: 2 say it partly works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Nest.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nest Verifiedhomebridge-nest | Partly works | Works but plugin uses Google login after Nest integration was killedSaved copyShort, honest answer is that you can’t. The previous version of the nest homebridge plug-in relied on an easily-revocable, homebridge-specific API key, not your actual Google username and password. Then Google decided to absorb nest into their Google Home platform and killed this integration, only grandfathering people such as myself due to a big outcry. The new version of the nest plug in requires your actual google credetials for this purpose. Which means I’ll be moving to ecobee once Google kills the grandfathering they’ve had for existing nest users. I’m not an IT security pro, so I’m not … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Cloud | Reddit comment · 2019-12 |
Nest Verifiedhomebridge-nest | Partly works | Cookies method works for some, others see it stop within a day; Starling Home Hub preferredSaved copyMine's been working fine with the cookies method. I have the thermostat, and additional temp sensor, and a nest protect. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Cloud | Reddit comment · 2023-12 |
Each row is one report from a plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki or docs, or from r/homebridge. Check the date and the linked thread before you buy.
In ReReHome
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Identifiers
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | Nest |
| Category | Thermostats |
Also reported as
- Nest thermostat
- Nest thermostat and Nest Protect
