Open-Source Firmware Solution for Reviving Bricked Nest Thermostats
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Summary
The article presents a firmware solution called 'NoLongerEvil-Thermostat' that allows users to revive bricked Nest thermostats by replacing Google's firmware with open-source software. It provides installation options including a GUI installer and manual methods, with different hosting modes (self-hosted or cloud-based). The project aims to give users control over their devices and avoid Google's ecosystem restrictions.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledBreathe fresh life into your bricked Nest, now with 100% less evil!
The installer handles everything — flashing the firmware and walking you through setup.
Self-hosting? You'll need to set up your server infrastructure separately before running the installer.
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