As we previously covered, Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor that will be used to help you keep track of your belongings like keys or luggage using a UWB Bluetooth signal. Now, discovered within the Material Icons reference page Google provides for developers is an icon for a "Nest … [Read more...] about Google’s Apple AirTag competitor to be called ‘Nest Locator Tag’, makes its first appearance
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Google’s Nest thermostat is now Matter compatible, also works with Apple Home
Recently on the Nest Community website, it was announced that the new smart home connectivity standard, Matter, will now be supported on Google Nest Thermostat. Over the next few weeks, you'll be able to change the temperature of your device and home as well as adjust other controls with smart home … [Read more...] about Google’s Nest thermostat is now Matter compatible, also works with Apple Home
Your kids may soon no longer be able to play games on the Google Nest Hub
Back in 2020, Google shut down the popular kid's reading app Rivet from the tech giant's mistreated and underappreciated Area 120 in-house incubator. At the time, I wrote that it was a good thing since many of those experiences were headed to Google Play Books and Nest Hub. For the latter, they … [Read more...] about Your kids may soon no longer be able to play games on the Google Nest Hub
Google killing off support for the Nest Secure, but you get a free ADT system as a result
Google has recently announced that it's ending support for its aging Nest Secure. Actually, I called this just the other day when the new ADT system was announced, so it's funny timing to receive an email from Google today about some pretty significant upcoming changes to its Nest ecosystem. The … [Read more...] about Google killing off support for the Nest Secure, but you get a free ADT system as a result
We may not yet have Google+ADT devices, but there’s now an ADT app to control Nest products
While I and others who've invested in Google's Nest Secure security system sit in disappointment that no new replacement for the dated and abandoned technology exists or is being hinted at, both companies are tight-lipped about their partnership. Having promised to pair with one of the oldest and … [Read more...] about We may not yet have Google+ADT devices, but there’s now an ADT app to control Nest products
Enjoy Nest Hub’s Sleep Sensing feature for free all the way through 2023
The writing has been on the wall with Google announcing in November that along with some upgrades to the sleep tracking feature on the Nest Hub 2nd Gen, we could expect for Fitbit Premium to become a requirement in order to use it. Originally, Google offered Sleep Sensing as a free trial period … [Read more...] about Enjoy Nest Hub’s Sleep Sensing feature for free all the way through 2023
Nest Audio update to continue Google’s smart home trend of replacing CastOS with Fuchsia
You may already be aware that Google's Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are now running on the company's mysterious (or not so mysterious, depending on who you ask), new operating system. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg. There were talks of an upcoming Chromecast Audio refresh or a new Nest … [Read more...] about Nest Audio update to continue Google’s smart home trend of replacing CastOS with Fuchsia
Wasserstein releases awesome 2nd gen Nest Doorbell chime amplifier, wall mount, and plate
We often cover new Wasserstein accessories on Chrome Unboxed for several reasons. first and foremost, they're an official "Made for Google" accessory partner. Second, their products are freaking excellent. Any functionality that you think of where the original Nest or Google hardware is lacking … [Read more...] about Wasserstein releases awesome 2nd gen Nest Doorbell chime amplifier, wall mount, and plate
Google Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) now available for purchase in stores
Earlier this month, Google announced the Google Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E), its first 6E-enabled router that offers real tri-band Wi-Fi for homes and high-performance Wi-Fi for home gadgets, and the next generation of phones, laptops, and other devices with advanced technology. Presale orders opened … [Read more...] about Google Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) now available for purchase in stores
The Google Home web app finally goes live next week so you can view your Nest cameras online
At long last, the PWA, or "Progressive Web Application" for Google Home is set to go live! Detailed last week during the Android app's major visual refresh, Google states now on the Nest Community Blog that you'll be able to access it with nothing but a web browser! I actually talked in the past … [Read more...] about The Google Home web app finally goes live next week so you can view your Nest cameras online
A new audio-focused Nest smart home device running Google Fuchsia could drop next year
The secret-ish, new operating system from Google that we're entirely convinced is meant to eventually replace Android, ChromeOS, WearOS and really everything else the company offers from a software standpoint is quickly rolling out to smart home devices. Back in August, the Nest Hub Max was … [Read more...] about A new audio-focused Nest smart home device running Google Fuchsia could drop next year
Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
Earlier this week, we reported on the fact that Google announced the all-new Nest Wifi Pro at its 2022 hardware event. At that time, we covered its specifications like its Wifi 6E capability for faster speeds, longer reach, and more simultaneously connected devices. However, something I completely … [Read more...] about Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
