June 16, 2022 05:02 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/16/23171019/google-nest-hub-max-matter-update-yale-smartlock-thread
Googles Matter update for the Nest Hub Max will break direct Nest x Yale Lock integration
The Google Nest Hub Max is getting an update to prepare it for Matter support (hooray!) but will lose the ability to connect directly to the Nest x Yale Lock (boo). Next month, a “small number” of people could find themselves temporarily disconnected until they add another dongle (ugh), but at least the dongle will be free (hooray again).
Per a post on the company’s Nest community page, Google says:
Once this software update rolls out, Nest Hub Max will no longer support bridging or range extension. At that time, users whose locks are connected to Wi-Fi via a Nest Hub Max, or that are out of range of their Nest Connect or Nest Guard will not be able to lock or unlock their door with the Nest app. Users will still be able to lock and...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/16/23171019/google-nest-hub-max-matter-update-yale-smartlock-thread
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