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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.

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

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.
  • 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.
  • Support for the Nest thermostat for Europe, 3rd gen.
  • 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

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.
  • Nest shuts off HVAC fan to help prevent smoke circulating during a Nest Protect emergency.
  • 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.
  • Icon-based Quick View menu with weather, date, time, and more.
  • System Test
  • Time zone and weather support for more countries worldwide.
  • 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.

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.
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