Google announced in May 2019 that it was mergingNestand andGoogle Hometogether as Google Nest.
This merging saw the rebrand of the Google Home Hub toNest Hub, as well as the announcement of the yet-to-be-releasedNest Hub Max, and nowGoogle has announcedthe next step is ready: migrating your Nest account to a Google Account.
Here’s everything you need to know on switching your Nest account to a Google Account, including what the benefits are, how you do it and what you should be aware of before you do.
What are the benefits of Nest users switching to a Google Account?
By migrating to a Google Account, Google says Nest users will gain new benefits, such as automatic security protections like suspicious activity detection, two-step verification and Security Check Up.
Nest users will also only need one account to sign into both the Nest app and the Google Home app - as you would expect - and your homes and home members will be aligned across both apps.
Additionally,Google Nest devicesand services will work seamlessly together, such as yourNest Camcasting to your TV (if you haveChromecast) when you say “Hey Google, show me the back garden camera”.
How to migrate your Nest account to a Google Account
Nest will send you an email invitation to migrate to a Google Account, but you can switch to a Google Account from 24 August 2025 if you choose to. In order to do this:
What should Nest users be aware of before they switch to a Google Account?
Once you switch your Nest account to a Google Account, you’re able to’t switch back so ensure you’re ready to give up the Nest app before you follow the steps above.
Those using Works with Nest with other partners should also be wary. Google advises you wait to migrate your account until you receive an email notification.
If you migrate before you receive the invitation, the Works with Nest integrations you have will no longer work and you won’t be able to retrieve them.
Google says it is working with partners to offer similar integrations through Assistant Routines and an email will be sent inviting you to migrate when those integration are ready. Keeping your Nest account rather than switching to a Google Account will retain your Works with Nest integrations.
Will my Nest devices still work with Alexa if I switch to a Google Account?
Yes, your Nest devices will still work withAlexaif you switch to a Google Account. Google says it has worked with Amazon on an updated Nest skill that will work with Google Accounts.
You’ll need to make sure you activate the updated skill on within your Amazon account to enable Alexa integration with yourNest Thermostator Nest Cam.
