Google will fix Nest devices that didn’t adjust for Daylight Savings, breaking alarms and more

Google has announced a fix for Nest devices that experienced issues with Daylight Savings adjustments due to changes in Canada. Users on Reddit reported that their Nest Hub and Nest Thermostat devices were showing incorrect times after the Daylight Savings time change. This problem extended beyond just a display issue, causing alarms to go off late, automations to be delayed or not work, and schedules to be altered.

The problem was limited to certain parts of Canada, where some provinces skipped Daylight Savings changes while others did not. While Google previously provided guidance on handling such changes on Android phones, adjusting time zones on Nest devices proved to be more complex, leading to significant problems. The company confirmed to Android Authority that it was aware of the issue and was actively working on a resolution.

Google apologized for any inconvenience caused and stated that a fix was in the works. However, as of November 4, the fix had not yet been deployed.