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Nest + Developers: Making Homes Safer, More Energy Efficient and More AwarePALO ALTO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nest Labs, Inc. (www.nest.com) today launched the Nest Developer Program, which makes it possible for Nest and the more than 5,000 developers who've expressed interest in the program to work together to create meaningful interactions among Nest products and others - both inside and outside of the home. More than just linking and remote controlling the devices in your home, the Nest Developer Program allows everything from lighting to appliances to fitness bands and even cars to securely connect with Nest products, bringing the conscious home to life by making those homes safer, more energy efficient, and more aware. "The Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Protect alarm are already helping people save energy, stay comfortable, and improve home safety - but that's only the beginning," said Matt Rogers, founder and vice president of engineering, Nest. "Our goal has always been to bring this kind of thoughtfulness to the rest of your home and life - and that's what the Nest Developer Program is all about. To kick off the program, we've worked with iconic brands like Mercedes-Benz and Whirlpool, as well as new industry leaders like Jawbone and LIFX, to build seamless, secure and practical Works with Nest experiences for the home." Featured Works with Nest integrations that are available now include:
"When we first heard about the Nest Developer Program, we knew we wanted to be a part of it," said Phil Bosua, LIFX founder and CEO. "Nest brings a whole other dimension to LIFX. Who would have thought by combining Nest products and LIFX products, we could help save lives?" "We've been working with Nest to create a home experience that is both purposeful and thoughtful," said Brett Dibkey, vice president and general manager of Integrated Business Units for Whirlpool Corporation. "Now, your thermostat can interact with your washer and dryer to keep your clothes fresh until you need them, and even help you save energy." And these are just the first of many Works with Nest experiences that will be possible with the Nest Developer Program. For more information and to learn about new Works with Nest products, visit www.nest.com/works-with-nest. Tools for Developers With the Nest application programming interfaces (API), all developers - from global corporations and small companies to startups and hobbyists - can access Home and Away states, smoke and CO alerts, and peak energy rush hour events to build interesting and meaningful integrations while maintaining control of their own user experiences. In all instances, Nest customers must authorize a connection before any data is shared. The Nest Developer Program provides developers with all the tools and support they need to start building across iOS, Android (News - Alert) and the web, as well as the ability to leverage the Works with Nest logo in their product marketing. And to ensure communications between Nest and other products are secure, Nest uses industry-standard SSL for encryption. For more information about the Nest Developer Program, including Nest's privacy policy or how to start building with Nest, visit www.developer.nest.com. Developers who are registered for Google I/O can also attend Nest's session titled, "Nest for Developers," on Thursday, June 26, at 2:00 PM PDT to hear Matt Rogers and team discuss the program. Thoughtful Things Fund To fuel promising Works with Nest ideas that expand the possibility of the conscious home, Google Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers will lead the Thoughtful Things Fund to provide developers an opportunity to secure the support and visibility necessary for getting projects off the ground. "Nest is a great example of how the right idea can change the world," said David Krane, Google Ventures General Partner. "We invested in Nest because we believe in the company's vision for the connected home. Nest has delivered on that early promise, and now we're ready to support the next generation of founders and companies to push the boundaries in this space." Developers can submit their ideas at www.thoughtfulthingsfund.com. Privacy and Security for Nest Customers Nest believes in being open and honest about how we use customer data and we do everything we can to protect customer information. For authorization, we use the industry standard OAuth2.0. In addition, we require that our developers let users know what information they're requesting and why they're requesting it. That way, when users choose to authorize a connection between their Nest device and another product, they understand exactly what they're authorizing and how it will benefit them. Nest limits the amount of data held by developers by not sending them personally identifiable information about users or permitting them to retain more than ten trailing days of data. Users can choose to disconnect an integration at anytime. If for any reason they decide to delete their Nest account, Nest will automatically disconnect any active integrations, as well as erase their personal information from Nest servers. About Nest Nest reinvents unloved but important home products, like the thermostat and smoke and CO alarm. The company focuses on delighting customers with simple, beautiful and thoughtful hardware, software and services. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ and Nest Energy Services offerings address home energy consumption, and Nest Protect: Smoke + Carbon Monoxide™ helps keep people safe. Nest products are sold in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, and are installed in more than 120 countries. The Nest Learning Thermostat has helped save more than 2 billion kWh of energy to date. The Nest Developer Program makes it possible for Nest devices to interact with other products to help people save energy, improve their safety, and stay comfortable in their homes. For more information, visit www.nest.com.
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