Released March 16, 2026
Google Nest thermostat integration is now available in the Emporia app. This update also includes EV charger savings reports, home screen customization, and several other improvements to give you more control over your home's energy use.
Nest Thermostat Integration
Your Google Nest thermostat can now be connected to the Emporia app and managed alongside the rest of your home energy setup.
How to connect:
Open the Emporia app and go to Menu → Add a Device → Thermostats → Nest
Follow the prompts to sign in with your Google account
Grant Emporia access to your Google Home devices through Google's secure OAuth flow
Once connected, your thermostat's name and current temperature will appear in the app in real time
What you can do once connected:
Smart Saver — Automatically pre-heats or pre-cools your home during off-peak hours so you're using cheaper electricity when it matters most
Peak Demand Management — If you have a Vue energy monitor, the app can adjust your thermostat automatically to keep your home's energy demand from spiking
Excess Solar Optimization — On high-production days, route surplus solar energy to your thermostat instead of sending it back to the grid
Note: If your Nest is in Eco Hold mode, certain controls will be temporarily unavailable. The app will make this clear when it applies.
For a full look at how thermostat energy management works, visit our Smart Device Integrations article.
More of What's New
Savings Drill-Down
Tap the savings card on your Home Screen to see a breakdown of when, how, and how much you saved. More detail, less guessing.
Home Screen Customization
You can now show, hide, and reorder your device cards on the Home Screen. Tap and hold any card to drag it into the order that works best for you.
Charging Session Timeline
A new timeline view gives you a detailed look at each charging session — plug-in time, when charging started, active charging with energy and cost data, and when it stopped.
Updates and Improvements
Compact Cards — Device cards now take up less space, giving you more at a glance
Vue Card Updates — Vue cards have been simplified into a device card and a separate Top Circuits card showing your top 3 circuits by energy use
Dark Mode — Improved contrast and readability throughout the app
Update Your App
Make sure your app is up to date to access these features. Update through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), or open the Emporia web app in your browser.
Feedback and Suggestions
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