Google’s second-gen, battery-powered Nest Doorbell is currently marked down to $129.99 at Best Buy and Walmart. This is a solid discount and makes it a great time to upgrade your front porch. The biggest advantage of this specific model is the straightforward installation. Because it runs on an … [Read more...] about You can grab the battery-powered Nest Doorbell for just $129.99 right now
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You can save up to $50 on the 2K Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd Gen) right now
Google's latest Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd Gen) wired camera is currently on sale at Best Buy. You can grab a single camera for $119.99, which is a nice $30 discount off its usual $149.99 retail price. If you need to cover more area, Best Buy is also knocking $50 off the 2-pack, bringing it down to … [Read more...] about You can save up to $50 on the 2K Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd Gen) right now
You can score $40 off Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell right now
I'm always on the lookout for a solid deal on smart home gear, and right now, there is a great price drop on one of Google’s Nest products. If you are looking to upgrade your front door security without messing with any electrical wiring, Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is currently on sale … [Read more...] about You can score $40 off Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell right now
I finally got Gemini on my Nest speakers, and you can too (within 24 hours)
For the past few months, the rollout of Gemini for Home—the massive AI upgrade that replaces the aging Google Assistant on smart speakers—has been a bit of a lottery. It seemed like some people got the invite quickly, while others (myself included) have been checking our Google Home apps daily with … [Read more...] about I finally got Gemini on my Nest speakers, and you can too (within 24 hours)
I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
Ever since Google first announced they were bringing the power of Gemini to the smart home, I've been impatiently checking my Google Home app, hoping to see that invite. While my phone and Chromebook have both had Gemini for a while, my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio speakers have been stuck flaky and … [Read more...] about I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
I finally replaced my ‘pro’ thermostat with the new Nest Learning Thermostat (and I wish I had done it sooner)
I recently had a situation that maybe you can relate to. You get a new appliance or system installed, and the professional recommends a specific accessory because it's "better for service" or "more reliable." That’s exactly what happened when we updated our HVAC unit a few years ago. Our installer … [Read more...] about I finally replaced my ‘pro’ thermostat with the new Nest Learning Thermostat (and I wish I had done it sooner)
Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google's smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet's recent discontinuation, the question on everyone's mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo? After months and months of … [Read more...] about Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
The Google Home web app at home.google.com has been a fantastic addition for smart home users, finally giving us a way to view all of our camera feeds on a large desktop or laptop screen. But since its launch, it has had one massive, glaring omission: the ability to actually control the rest of our … [Read more...] about In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
It seems some retailers just couldn't wait for Google's big smart home event on October 1st. We've been anticipating a refresh of the Nest hardware lineup, and now we have our first real-world look. As reported by 9to5Google, the rumored new Nest Cam and Doorbell "2K" models are already appearing on … [Read more...] about New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
Google’s entire smart home lineup is about to get a huge upgrade
It looks like Google's entire smart home hardware lineup is about to get a big refresh. A new report from Android Headlines has detailed what appears to be the next generation of Nest Cams, a new Nest Doorbell, and the mysterious new smart speaker Google teased at Made by Google earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Google’s entire smart home lineup is about to get a huge upgrade
We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Change has been on the horizon for Google's smart speaker ecosystem for a while now, and the latest news about the Nest Audio confirms what we've all been expecting: Gemini is fully taking over for the outgoing Google Assistant. According to a recent post over on Reddit (via 9to5 Google), the Nest … [Read more...] about We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Ditch the Nest app: Google Home scheduling for Gen 3 & E thermostats is coming
Amidst news about support ending for its oldest thermostats, Google delivered some incredibly welcome news for owners of its most popular models this week. After years of users asking (and complaining), Google has finally confirmed that scheduling functions for the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) … [Read more...] about Ditch the Nest app: Google Home scheduling for Gen 3 & E thermostats is coming
