Nest thermostat software update history

Version 6.2-27 – released 3 May 2022

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.2-22 – released 1 November 2021

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.1.1-21 – released 7 September 2021

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

Version 6.1.1 – released 24 May 2021

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

Version 6.1-9 – released 11 February 2020

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 6.1 – released 18 November 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 10 October 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 10 July 2019

• Bug fixes and enhancements – 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only.

Version 5.10 (named 5.10-1) – released 9 May 2019

• Bug fixes and enhancements – 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E only.

Version 5.9.5-2 – released 11 November 2021 (EU only)

• Bug fixes and enhancements.

Version 5.9.3 – released 10 December 2018

• Bug fixes and enhancements.

Version 5.9.1-6 – released 22 October 2018

• Bug fixes and enhancements.

Version 5.8.2 – released 9 July 2018

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 5.8-8 – released 10 April 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 11 January 2018

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.6.5 (named 5.6.5-1) – released 16 October 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 7 August 2017

• Improvements to Rush Hour Rewards.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.6.2 (named 5.6.2-3) – released 1 May 2017

• Improvements to Rush Hour Rewards.
• Improvements to Time of Savings.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.6.1-4 – released 15 February 2017

• Added Italian and Spanish language support.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.6 (named 5.6-7) – released 24 October 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 19 July 2016

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.5 (named 5.5-5) – released 6 June 2016

• Farsight improvements.
• Bug fixes and other improvements.

Version 5.1.8 (named 5.1.8-3) – released 3 February 2016

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 5.1.7 (named 5.1.7-3) – released 21 January 2016

This software update further improves the performance of devices that respond slowly or become unresponsive.

• Bug fixes.

Version 5.1.6 (named 5.1.6-4) – released 11 January 2016

• Bug fixes.

Version 5.1.5 (named 5.1.5-7) – released 10 December 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 17 November 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 11 November 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 4 November 2015 (3rd gen thermostats only)

• Farsight analogue clock now displays a second hand.
• Wi-Fi connectivity improvements.
• Power management and stability bug fixes.

Version 5.0 – released 1 September 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 19 June 2015

• Bug fixes.

Version 4.5 – released 17 June 2015

• Safety temperature alerts.
• Google Nest Protect alarms on the thermostat.
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• Nest shuts off the 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 9 April 2015

• Wi-Fi improvements.
• Fix for British Summer Time bug.
• Improvements and bug fixes.

Version 4.3.3 – released 17 November 2014

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 4.3.2 – released 11 November 2014

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Version 4.3 – released 4 November 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 4 September 2014

• Added Dutch support and improved French language support.
• Bug fixes and other improvements.

Version 4.2.4 – released 30 June 2014

• Bug fixes.

Version 4.2.3 – released 30 May 2014

• Bug fixes.

Version 4.2.1 – released 21 May 2014

• Bug fixes.

Version 4.2 – released 15 May 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 23 April 2014

• OpenSSL fix to address Heartbleed bug for the Nest Learning Thermostat.
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Version 4.0.2/4.0.3 – released 28 January 2014

• Auto-Away now adapts to your morning routine.
• Improvements and bug fixes.

Version 4.0 – released 22 November 2013

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

Version 3.5.1 – released 21 June 2013

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

Version 3.5 – released 29 April 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 programmes).
• 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 programmes).

Version 3.0.6 – released 9 April 2013

• Optimisations for heat-only systems.

Version 3.0.5 – released 23 January 2013

• Air filter reminder bug fixes.

Version 3.0.4 – released 7 January 2013

• Improved remote control availability.

Version 3.0.3 – released 16 November 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 3.0.2 – released 9 November 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 3.0.1 – released 2 October 2012

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

Version 3.0 – released 2 October 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 30 August 2012

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

Version 2.1 – released 17 May 2012

• Improvements to Energy History.
• Additional bug fixes.

Version 2.0 – released 5 April 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 7 March 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 2 February 2012

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

Version 1.1.2 – released 24 January 2012

• Improvements and bug fixes for software update installation.

Version 1.1.1 – released 20 January 2012

• Wider range of Away temperatures: Down to 4ºC (40ºF) or off for heating, up to 32ºC (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 11 January 2012

• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0.4 – released 16 December 2011

• Improved performance for schedule learning.
• Improved performance for Auto-Away.
• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0.2 – released 22 November 2011

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

Version 1.0.1 – released 11 November 2011

• Bug fixes.

Version 1.0 – released 25 October 2011

• Original release.