This timeline details Tony Fadell's entrepreneurial venture, Nest Labs, and his contributions to the smart home industry.
Founding Nest Labs
2010
Founded Nest Labs, a company focused on developing smart home products, with Matt Rogers. The initial product was the Nest Learning Thermostat.
Nest Learning Thermostat Launch
2011
Launched the Nest Learning Thermostat, a revolutionary product that combined sleek design with intelligent energy-saving features.
Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm Launch
2013
Launched the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, further expanding Nest's product line and demonstrating a commitment to user safety.
Acquisition by Google
2014
Nest Labs was acquired by Google for $3.2 billion, signaling Google's entry into the smart home market.
Leading Nest Under Google
2014-2016
Continued to lead Nest as an independent unit within Google, focusing on expanding the product line and integrating Nest's technology into Google's broader ecosystem.
Departure from Nest
June 2016
Stepped down as CEO of Nest. The departure followed reports of internal conflicts and challenges in integrating Nest with Google.
