Google Nest Thermostat
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Google Nest Thermostat
Brand: Google (Parent: Alphabet Inc.) Category: Smart Thermostat • Model / Gen: 3rd (2020 model) GA01334-US Release Date: 2020-09-16 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-20 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | [No significant public reports 🔗 Proof] | As a Google product, supply chain security is generally reliable |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Regular security updates address identified vulnerabilities |
| Prior attacks | None | [No widespread attack reports 🔗 Proof] | Limited attack surface reduces likelihood of successful attacks |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Automatic over-the-air updates ensure security patches are applied |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Full integration with Google Account system and Google Home ecosystem |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Uses TLS 1.2 for all cloud communications |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Data encrypted at rest in Google Cloud with AES-256 |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Full Google Account integration with 2FA support |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Requires Google Account authentication with optional 2FA |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [Standard Google Account protection 🔗 Proof] | Google Account system provides brute-force protection |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Maintains detailed activity history in the app |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [Google Account requirements 🔗 Proof] | Google Account enforces strong password policies |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Nest OS (Linux-based) (Companion App: Google Home) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: ARM-based processor • GPU: N/A |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 512 MB RAM • Storage: 512 MB eMMC |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion (backup) • Power: Standard HVAC wiring (24V) • Charging: Self-charging from HVAC system |
| Display & Camera | Display: 1.8-inch color LCD • Camera: N/A |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Microphone (for voice control) • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 100 mm x 100 mm x 25 mm • Mass: 250 g |
