Google
Nest thermostat
Thermostats · Climate
Mixed reportsCloud
4 reports: 1 says it works, 2 say it partly works, 1 says it doesn’t work.
Reported with 1 integration: Google Nest.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeKit Device | Works | Reported via HomeKit integrationSaved copySecond, I use it for my Nest thermostat. No Apple products in my house. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2024-11 | |
| Homebridge | Partly works Cloud | Easier through Homebridge than native; cloud deprecation worrySaved copyI have two Nest devices. I ended up using Homebridge to add them to Home Assistan , it was easier for me that way. But don’t buy Nest; it’s only a matter of time before they discontinue cloud support. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2025-05 | |
| Google Nest | Partly works Cloud | Getting it into HA was painful but works; not recommendedSaved copyI have a nest. The process to get it on HA was an absolute pain and a joke but there are good guides out there. I don't reccomend it but it works. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-04 | |
| Google Nest | Not working Cloud | Setup extremely convoluted; some got it working and rock solidSaved copyGoogle Nest SDM API is an absolute mess, I’m done trying. Just a heads up for anyone considering integrating Google Nest with Home Assistant via the SDM API, don’t. I’ve now gone through 7 or 8 complete attempts to get this working. I’ve followed the official docs, watched YouTube videos, combed through community tutorials, and started from scratch more times than I can count. I’ve spun up multiple Google Cloud projects, generated OAuth client IDs and secrets, created consent screens, enabled SDM APIs, set up test users, whitelisted credentials, confirmed billing status… everything. Every … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit thread · 2025-08 |
Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.
In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | Nest |
| Category | Thermostats |
Also reported as
- Google Nest SDM API (thermostat, cameras, doorbells)
- Nest thermostats
