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Google has announced significant changes to its Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector product line<ref name="google-blog">"Upcoming changes to our device portfolio featuring Nest Protect and Nest x." Google Nest Community, www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Blog/Upcoming-changes-to-our-device-portfolio-featuring-Nest-Protect-and-Nest-x/ba-p/708064.</ref>. The company is discontinuing the Nest Protect product line and requiring existing users to migrate to the Google Home app to maintain device functionality. | Google has announced significant changes to its Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector product line<ref name="google-blog">"Upcoming changes to our device portfolio featuring Nest Protect and Nest x." Google Nest Community, www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Blog/Upcoming-changes-to-our-device-portfolio-featuring-Nest-Protect-and-Nest-x/ba-p/708064.</ref>. The company is discontinuing the Nest Protect product line and requiring existing users to migrate to the Google Home app to maintain device functionality. | ||
==Service Changes== | ==Service Changes== | ||
According to Google's announcement, Nest Protect was previously "only available via the Nest app" but has now been moved to the Google Home app<ref name="google-blog"/>. Google states: "Earlier this year, the Google Home app launched a new smoke & CO experience into Public Preview, which brings the Nest Protect to the Google Home app for the first time alongside your favorite devices from thousands of brands"<ref name="google-blog"/>. | According to Google's announcement, Nest Protect was previously "only available via the Nest app" but has now been moved to the Google Home app<ref name="google-blog" />. Google states: "Earlier this year, the Google Home app launched a new smoke & CO experience into Public Preview, which brings the Nest Protect to the Google Home app for the first time alongside your favorite devices from thousands of brands"<ref name="google-blog" />. | ||
===Data Collection Implications=== | ===Data Collection Implications=== | ||
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===Product Discontinuation=== | ===Product Discontinuation=== | ||
Google has confirmed that Nest Protect will no longer be available for purchase<ref name="google-blog"/>. The company is directing new customers to alternatives, specifically mentioning that "The First Alert Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm will also work via the Google Home app"<ref name="google-blog"/>. | Google has confirmed that Nest Protect will no longer be available for purchase<ref name="google-blog" />. The company is directing new customers to alternatives, specifically mentioning that "The First Alert Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm will also work via the Google Home app"<ref name="google-blog" />. | ||
===Google's response=== | ===Google's response=== | ||
Google positions this change as bringing Nest Protect functionality "alongside your favorite devices from thousands of brands" in the Google Home app<ref name="google-blog"/>. The company has not addressed concerns about the expanded data collection requirements or provided options for users who prefer to maintain their devices under the original Nest app terms. | Google positions this change as bringing Nest Protect functionality "alongside your favorite devices from thousands of brands" in the Google Home app<ref name="google-blog" />. The company has not addressed concerns about the expanded data collection requirements or provided options for users who prefer to maintain their devices under the original Nest app terms. | ||
==Lawsuit== | ==Lawsuit== | ||
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==Consumer response== | ==Consumer response== | ||
Consumers who purchased Nest Protect devices may be concerned about: | Consumers who purchased Nest Protect devices may be concerned about: | ||
* Being required to accept expanded data collection terms to maintain device functionality | *Being required to accept expanded data collection terms to maintain device functionality | ||
* The discontinuation of a safety product line without long-term support guarantees | *The discontinuation of a safety product line without long-term support guarantees | ||
* Loss of the dedicated Nest app experience they originally purchased | *Loss of the dedicated Nest app experience they originally purchased | ||
* Potential future loss of support similar to older Nest thermostat products | *Potential future loss of support similar to older Nest thermostat products | ||
Affected users may wish to: | Affected users may wish to: | ||
* Review Google's terms of service and privacy policies before migrating | *Review Google's terms of service and privacy policies before migrating | ||
* Document the original purchase terms and privacy commitments | *Document the original purchase terms and privacy commitments | ||
* Consider filing complaints with consumer protection agencies regarding the forced migration | *Consider filing complaints with consumer protection agencies regarding the forced migration | ||
* Research alternative smoke detectors that don't require cloud connectivity | *Research alternative smoke detectors that don't require cloud connectivity | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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