Google announced the new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and the redesigned Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen). The thermostat has a sleek design, a larger display, and uses AI to optimize energy.
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Google's smart home gadgets are going to get much smarter this year when the search giant rolls out Gemini to them. It'll improve what Nest cameras see and hear and make speakers more conversational.
A new report states Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman will depart Google as part of a restructuring of the company's Devices and Services division, which will include layoffs.
Google has increased the monthly prices of its options security subscriptions Nest Aware and Aware Plus. The prices are effective for new users and will roll out to existing users later this year.
Google is reportedly developing their own tracking tag like Apple AirTags, according to a developer. The device will come in various colors, have an onboard speaker, and support Bluetooth LE and UWB.
Google has developed a new Home app that's designed around the fact that people's smart home devices are increasing in number. It puts customizability at the heart for a tailored experience.
Google has unveiled a battery-powered Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell. These wireless smart gadgets enable you to keep an eye on your house and even get the door right from your smartphone.
Google has announced a handful of new features for Google Assistant, including the ability to find iPhones using a Nest device and faster takeout orders on the web, thanks to Duplex technology.
Google has announced that it's bringing access to its Nest smart home devices to Samsung's smart home ecosystem, SmartThings. Nest cameras and thermostats will be available on the platform.
Google today announced that it is rolling out Apple Music support on Assistant-enabled smart devices, including its Nest line of speakers and displays. The service can also be set as the default.
Google has announced a new member of its smart thermostat lineup, simply called Nest Thermostat. It features a sustainable design and energy-saving features, and it costs just $129.99.
Google is working on its cheapest Thermostat yet, the $129 Nest Thermostat which will feature gesture controls presumably using Project Soli. The new thermostat will go on sale in the coming weeks.
Google has updated its Google Wifi offering with a lower price tag and some minor hardware modifications. Additionally, it has announced a new update to reduce congestion on Google and Nest Wifi.
Google has announced a new member of the Nest family, the Nest Audio, during its hardware event. The new smart speaker is a successor to the Google Home, but it's 75% louder. It costs $99.
Google's upcoming smart speaker, the Nest Audio, has been unboxed and the images leaked on Reddit. The original Google Home replacement speaker is scheduled to be announced later this month.
The retail packaging of Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio have leaked confirming their key features. The products are already making their way to retailers ahead of their announcement.
Google is working on a new low-cost Wifi router codenamed "Breeze." The router could use the same internals as the 2016 Google Wifi router which could allow Google to price it at $99.
Press renders of Google's upcoming smart speaker, the Nest Audio have leaked revealing its design and the two color options it will be available in. The speaker will be announced later this month.
Google has announced that its video calling service Duo is rolling out to Android TV users in beta. Users can use built-in webcams or connect a USB device to begin calls on their TV.
Google is emailing users of Nest displays and Chromecast devices noting that it will begin adding location and date information to Google Photos slideshows on these devices starting September
Google today announced the launch of a new software update for the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi routers. This includes new improvements to network performance on poor internet connections.
Google is working on a new Nest-branded smart speaker running Assistant that will sit between the original Google Home and the Home Max. It will have a fabric-based design like other Nest speakers.
The new Nest Aware subscription model is now rolling out in existing markets where the service is currently available. It starts at $6/month ($60/year) and it covers all of your devices.
Following up on its promise from earlier this year, Google will soon be rolling out two-factor authentication to its Nest devices. Users logging into a Nest device will receive an e-mail with a code.
Google says it will fully implement two-factor authentication for all Nest users starting this spring. The change will require users to verify their new login using a six-digit code sent via email.
Google has announced a new feature for Nest thermostats that will notify users if it detects that your home's heating or cooling systems may be broken. It can also contact specialists in some cities.
Google has announced a new set of smart devices under the Nest brand, the Nest Mini and Nest Wifi. The former is a successor to the Home Mini, while the latter is a router with Google Assistant.
Google's successor to the 2017 Google Home Mini has been leaked, showcasing a design that is nearly identical to that of its predecessor. You'll be able to hang it up on a wall, though.
Google has released stream transfer for its Google Home devices allowing you to take your content from room to room with little interruption. You can also move content from one device to a group.
A new Nest smart display called Nest Hub Max made a quick appearance on the Google Store a few hours ago before its listing was taken down. It has a 10-inch HD screen and a built-in Nest camera.
Google has issued an apology over its Nest Secure which comes with a microphone that was previously not mentioned in the tech specs. It was revealed after Google enabled voice controls on the device
In another development in the feud between Amazon and Google over smart home devices, Nest has announced it will no longer restock its products at Amazon because it's not allowed to offer all of them.
Alphabet's Nest, the company that focuses on the smart home, will merge with Google Hardware. The move will allow the two parts of Alphabet to work more integrally than they already do.
Microsoft partners up with Johnson Controls in the hopes of competing in the smart home market. The result is a modern and beautiful GLAS thermostat that you can control through Cortana.
Nest has added a welcome new security feature across its apps with the introduction of two-factor authentication, saying it will make things "a whole lot harder" for hackers trying to gain access.
Intelligent Environments has created a platform that links to the Pavlok wristband, delivering a 255 volt electric shock if you overspend on your bank account. Other devices are also being integrated.
A recent report reveals that Google is not content with the evolution of its daughter company, and is looking to speed up its smart home efforts by building a competitor for Amazon Echo.
Nest announced today that users will soon be able to control their smart thermostats with Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant. The news comes on the same day that Amazon announced two new Alexa devices.
Researchers discovered a number of smart home devices that leaked user data, including Nest's learning thermostat and a security camera that broadcasted completely non-encrypted video streams.
Nest announced an updated version of its learning thermostat earlier this week, and it was officially released just yesterday. We picked one up to check out all the new features and additions.