Nest thermostat software update history

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

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Nest Thermostat

Version 1.3 - released June 12, 2023

• Matter support, bug fixes, and improvements.

Version 1.1-11 - released January 26, 2022

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 1.1-9 - released June 7, 2021

Version 1.0 - released October 30, 2020

• Original release.

Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat

Version 6.2-27 - released May 3, 2022

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.2-22 - released November 1, 2021

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.1.1-21 - released September 7, 2021

• Bug fixes and improvements for 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only.

Version 6.1.1 - released May 24, 2021

• Bug fixes and improvements for 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only.

Version 6.1-9 - released February 11, 2020

• Bug fixes and improvements.

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

• 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 5.9.5-2 - released November 11, 2021 (EU only)

• Bug fixes and enhancements.

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.
• Support for the Nest Temperature Sensor. Control the temperature in the room that's most relevant for you, not just where your thermostat happens to be.
• 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 key reinstallation attack (KRACK) vulnerability.
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• 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.
• 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

At launch, this software update was only available for European thermostats and a limited number of thermostats in the US and Canada. It was 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 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control algorithms to make you more comfortable and save more energy at the same time.
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• Support for the Nest thermostat for Europe, 3rd gen.
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• Ready for winter Rush Hour Rewards.
• Auto-Schedule improvements.
• Early-On improvements.

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 gen Nest thermostats in the US and Canada.

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

• 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

• Farsight.
• New screens and graphics for the 3rd gen thermostat.
• Furnace Heads-Up alerts on your phone and thermostat.

Version 4.5.1 - released June 19, 2015

• Bug fixes.

Version 4.5 - released June 17, 2015

• Safety temperature alerts.
• Google Nest Protect alarms on the thermostat.
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• Nest shuts off HVAC fan to help prevent smoke circulating during a Nest Protect emergency.
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• Enter Nest Pro contact information in thermostat settings.
• Enhanced Cool to Dry for integrated dehumidifiers.
• 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.
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• Icon-based Quick View menu with weather, date, time, and more.
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• System Test
• Time zone and weather support for more countries worldwide.
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• 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.
• Improvements to Time-to-Temperature, Early-On, True Radiant, and other System Match features.
• Increased humidity thresholds in Cool to Dry.
• 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.
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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 22, 2013

• Heating system improvements.
• Integration with Nest Protect.
• International time and weather support.

Version 3.5.1 - released June 21, 2013

• Wi-Fi connectivity bug fixes.
• Cooling activation bug fixes.
• Current setpoint bug fixes.

Version 3.5 - released April 29, 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 9, 2013

• Optimizations for heat-only systems.

Version 3.0.5 - released January 23, 2013

• Air filter reminder bug fixes.

Version 3.0.4 - released January 7, 2013

• Improved remote control availability.

Version 3.0.3 - released November 16, 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 3.0.2 - released November 9, 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 3.0.1 - released October 2, 2012

• Pro Setup support for the 1st gen Nest Learning Thermostat.
• Bug fixes.

Version 3.0 - released October 2, 2012

• Support for the 2nd gen Nest Learning Thermostat.
• Pro Setup view to set up complex systems, including dual fuel systems (heat pump with furnace), whole-home humidifiers or dehumidifiers.
• 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 30, 2012

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

Version 2.1 - released May 17, 2012

• Improvements to Energy History.
• Additional bug fixes.

Version 2.0 - released April 5, 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 7, 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 2, 2012

• Fixed a battery bug affecting a small portion of Nest thermostats after a service outage.

Version 1.1.2 - released January 24, 2012

• Improvements and bug fixes for software update installation.

Version 1.1.1 - released January 20, 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 11, 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0.4 - released December 16, 2011

• Improved performance for Schedule Learning.
• Improved performance for Auto-Away.
• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0.2 - released November 22, 2011

• Improved performance for heat pumps.
• Improved performance for Energy History.
• Improved performance for Auto-Away.
• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0.1 - released November 11, 2011

• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0 - released October 25, 2011

• Original release.