Google has been announcing several updates to its apps from the last few months and now it’s time for the Nest app to get the upgrade. It was in February when Google decided to authorize 2-factor authentication to all the Nest users. Well, that was just an announcement, but the organization has now decided to implement the 2FA feature with the Nest app. This security measure was mainly taken to prevent any unauthorized access to the user’s accounts.

The feature is implemented for those Nest users who have not shifted to a Google Account or users who have not registered for the 2FA security. They will be forced to avail the 2FA method in their email account with every sign-in. Those who have already registered with the security upgrade will receive a code on their registered phone number.

According to the reports, “When a new login is initiated, you’ll receive an email from accounts@nest.com with a six-digit verification code to be entered in order to successfully sign in. This code is to verify it is you trying to access your account and without this code, you will not be able to log in.”

Earlier, it was rumored that the Nest accounts were hacked by unauthorized persons by accessing usernames and passwords from various sites that were used by the users.  The company has been guiding the Nest users to migrate to a Google account for better security and privacy. With Google handling the security, it is understood that users do not have to worry about their privacy and data now. As part of its commitment to provide security to its million users, the company seems to follow their words.

Well, the changes are being reported to the users via mail before implementing the 2FA features to their Nest accounts. The company is ensuring that the email associated with their Nest account is still accessible until further notice about the update. With the increasing number of hacking news revolving around the lockdown, it is certainly important for bigger organizations like Google to secure their user’s data to maintain their trust. And the company seems to be working towards providing better security upgrades to all its in house applications.

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