Updated 2026-06-24
Google (Pixel / Nest) Warranty: How Long & How to Claim
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In short: Google (Pixel / Nest)'s standard manufacturer warranty is Pixel phones: 1 year limited (90 days refurbished). Nest devices: 2 years for most (1 year for Nest Thermostat E & Temperature Sensor). Some products run longer — see below. You generally don't need to register to be covered; keep your proof of purchase to claim.
| Standard warranty | Pixel phones: 1 year limited (90 days refurbished). Nest devices: 2 years for most (1 year for Nest Thermostat E & Temperature Sensor) |
|---|---|
| How to claim | Google Store repair portal (support.google.com/store) for Pixel; Nest via the Google Nest Hardware Warranty Center. Provide IMEI/serial + proof of purchase; if bought from a retailer, contact them first. |
| Registration | Not required — warranty runs from date of original retail purchase; extension requires a paid protection plan. |
Exceptions & longer terms: Pixel = 1yr; Nest = generally 2yr (1yr for Thermostat E / Temperature Sensor and refurbished Nest). Extended plans (Preferred Care / Pixel Care+) sold separately.
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How long is the Google (Pixel / Nest) warranty?
Pixel phones: 1 year limited (90 days refurbished). Nest devices: 2 years for most (1 year for Nest Thermostat E & Temperature Sensor). Terms vary by product — see the exceptions below.
How do I claim a Google (Pixel / Nest) warranty?
Google Store repair portal (support.google.com/store) for Pixel; Nest via the Google Nest Hardware Warranty Center. Provide IMEI/serial + proof of purchase; if bought from a retailer, contact them first.
Do I need to register my Google (Pixel / Nest) product?
Not required — warranty runs from date of original retail purchase; extension requires a paid protection plan.
Warranty facts that apply to any brand
- Manufacturer warranty and an extended/retailer 'protection plan' are two different things — the manufacturer warranty is free and covers defects; an extended plan (Geek Squad, Asurion, SquareTrade) is a separate paid service contract sold by a third party, not the maker.
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the implied warranty of merchantability protect you beyond the written terms — this federal law preserves an implied warranty that goods work as expected, and a written warranty can't disclaim it while it lasts — baseline protection even after fine-print limits.
- Keep the receipt / proof of purchase — it's what actually proves coverage — almost every brand requires a dated proof of purchase to validate a claim and set the start date; without it a valid claim can be denied.
- Many credit cards add extended-warranty coverage automatically when you pay with the card — Visa, Mastercard and Amex have historically extended the maker's warranty (often by up to a year) at no cost on eligible purchases — check your card's current benefits guide.
- In the US you usually do NOT have to register a product to be covered — registration mainly enables recalls and marketing; some brands (Instant Pot) state in writing that not registering won't reduce your rights. Exceptions exist where registration unlocks an extension (LG, SharkNinja, Bosch lasers).
Source: support.google.com/store. General info — confirm current terms with Google (Pixel / Nest).