Google retires two smart home products and co-launches two replacements

by dbadmin | Mar 28, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, News, Smart Home

Google is officially retiring the 2013 Nest Protect smart smoke and CO2 alarm. A similar product from First Alert is launching in its place, with full support in the Google Home app and interoperability with the Nest Protect. Google is also co-launching a new smart...

This Google Nest Doorbell oversight drives me absolutely bonkers

by dbadmin | Mar 21, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Smart Home

Like many people, I love to embrace a good holiday season. I buy Halloween candy weeks in advance, cranberry sauce hates to see me coming, and my entire attic is dedicated to holiday decor, including a faux tree that’s much too large for my living room. Thanks to my...

Google is stripping away more Assistant features from Nest and Android devices

by dbadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Google Assistant, Google Nest, Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Hub Max, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is phasing out more Assistant features from its ecosystem. Notable removals include Family Bell announcements, Live Translations in Interpreter mode, and birthday reminder notifications. Last week, Google made an...

Is your first-gen Nest Aware plan ending? Google to stop support in some markets

by dbadmin | Mar 3, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, News, security camera

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google is ending the first generation of its Nest Aware service in some countries. Users are recommended to switch to the current Nest Aware or Nest Aware Plus plans. Service for first-gen Nest Aware will end on May 1, 2025....

Google unveils one-stop hub for Pixel and Nest device management

by dbadmin | Feb 27, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has introduced a new “Your Devices” page on the Google Store for Pixel and Nest users to manage their devices. The page allows users to check warranty status, view device information, request support, locate devices,...

Google beefs up Home with Nest Protect and expanded Matter smart lock support

by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2025 | Google, Google Home, Google Nest, Matter, News

Nest Protect compatibility comes to the Google Home Public Preview. Google’s also expanding Home support for third-party Matter smart locks. These new features are available on Android now, with iOS coming soon. Google Home already exists at the core of the smart home...