Google brings all Nest cameras to one app – but should you make the switch?

by dbadmin | Nov 19, 2024 | Google Home, Google Nest, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google now allows all Nest cams from 2015 and later to be added to the Google Home app, offering a more unified management experience. The Google Home app provides new features like livestream views, camera automation, and...

These Google Home, Nest camera AI features are actually useful and coming soon

by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | AI, Google, Google Gemini, Google Nest, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has announced that two Gemini-enabled features are rolling out to Nest cameras this week. Nest cameras will get AI-powered descriptions and smarter search capabilities. The company also confirmed that Gemini-powered...

Google Home’s new Member Access feature lets you share your smart home with those you trust

by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | Google, Google Home, Google Nest, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is introducing a new Member Access feature for Google Home users, which allows them to share their devices and controls with other trusted users. You can share your entire home or specific devices in the Google Home...

Google Home could soon support smoke and CO sensors (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, Google Nest, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We’ve spotted strings suggesting that the Google Home app could support smoke and carbon monoxide sensors in the future. This would help devices like the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm integrate with the Google Home app and...

Apple could take on Google Nest with its own smart camera

by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2024 | Apple, Camera, Google Nest, News, Smart Home

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority An all-new Apple smart home camera with tight ecosystem ties could enter mass production in 2026. The device will presumably work with Apple HomeKit, which already supports third-party smart cameras. The company could also be...

The Google Nest Doorbell Wired is cheaper than ever!

by dbadmin | Nov 8, 2024 | Deals, Google, Google Nest, News, Smart Home

Credit: Google, via Best Buy Google’s Nest smart home products are amazing, but they are pricier and don’t often go on sale. Today is your lucky day if you’ve been hoping to get a great smart doorbell. The Google Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) is very nicely...