Google · Smart home
Google Nest Secure
Ended
ended ~29 months ago
The Google Nest Secure stopped receiving security updates in 8 April 2024 — about 29 months ago. It still works, but new security flaws are no longer being patched.
Support timeline
November 2017released
8 April 2024features end 8 April 2024security ends
Key facts
- Manufacturer
- Type
- Smart home
- Released
- November 2017
- Feature updates end
- 8 April 2024
- Security updates end
- 8 April 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Support from release
- ~6 years
What this means for you
Once a device stops getting security updates, newly discovered vulnerabilities stay unpatched, and the risk grows over time — especially for banking, email and anything holding personal files. The Google Nest Secure won't stop working, but it's no longer a safe place for sensitive activity.
Your options
- Keep it patched while the maker still issues updates.
- Isolate it on a guest network if it's a smart-home or network device — see is your router secure.
- Replace it once it stops getting firmware/security updates.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Google Nest Secure still getting security updates?
No. Security updates ended in 8 April 2024. The device still works but is increasingly risky for sensitive use.
When does the Google Nest Secure stop getting security updates?
It already has — in 8 April 2024.
Should I replace my Google Nest Secure?
Not necessarily. You can keep using it with sensible precautions, move it to a supported OS where possible, or replace it — see our guide on options when a device stops getting updates and repair or replace.
How many years of support does the Google Nest Secure get?
Roughly 6 years of security updates from its November 2017 release, based on the manufacturer's policy.