Google quits “Works with Nest”: the problem with Cloud-based smart homes
Se arch engine giant Google’s Nest product changes are affecting other “smart” home products and systems that integrate it. Nest was acquired by Google in 2014 for more than $3 billion. This now, unfortunately, compromises many smart home installations as Google is ending the “Works with Nest” program and replacing it with “Works with Google Assistant”. So what does this mean for integrators of Nest? They may not be able to adapt or participate in the new Works with Google As