Google has announced that it will stop making its Nest Protect smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. This is a significant change for the company's venture into home safety, but not the end.
Google states that it is shifting its strategy to create a more inclusive smart home platform that works with devices from all manufacturers. This approach is meant to let others in the smart home industry make the hardware instead of just Google. Google says this change is necessary to adapt to changing customer needs and stay competitive in the fast-growing market.
Current Nest Protect users don’t have to worry; Google said their devices will continue working as intended until they expire. These monitors tend to expire about ten years from the manufacturing date for second-generation models. Importantly, Google promises to provide ongoing security updates for all existing Nest Protect units. This will make sure they remain safe until they finally expire.
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