Google Nest Thermostats and Nest Hubs are having trouble after the clock change, which could throw off heating, cooling and daily routines at home.
Google Nest Thermostats and Nest Hubs are stumbling after the daylight saving time shift, according to Android Authority. The outlet says the clock change has left some smart homes in disarray. If you own one of these devices, it is worth a quick look before the problem shows up as a cold room or a bigger energy bill.
Daylight saving time is the twice-a-year clock change. Many connected devices have to adjust on their own when it happens. Android Authority reports that Nest Thermostats and Nest Hubs are having trouble with this shift. A Nest Thermostat is Google's smart device that controls home heating and cooling. A Nest Hub is its smart display for the home.
A thermostat runs on a schedule. It warms or cools the house at set times, such as before you wake up. If its clock is wrong, the schedule can run at the wrong hours. That can mean heat or cooling at odd times, wasted energy or a confused household routine.
Anyone with a Nest Thermostat or Nest Hub is the group to watch, especially homes that depend on heating and cooling schedules. If you do not use either device, this story does not touch you. Not every Nest owner is necessarily affected. Android Authority describes the trouble as hitting some smart homes.
The alert box above lists the steps. In short, check the time on your device against your phone, review your schedule in the Google Home app, and restart the device if something looks off.
The material does not say how many homes are affected, what caused the problem, or whether Google has promised a fix. Until that is clear, checking your own device is the safest move.
If you have a Nest Thermostat or Hub, check that its time and schedule are right, and set the temperature by hand if they are not.
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