Yesterday, I woke up to the apocalypse. I'm being dramatic, of course, but when your Wi-Fi goes out and your entire smart home is knocked off the grid, it certainly feels like this generation's version of losing electricity (first-world problems). After noticing that my Nest Detect, smart lights, … [Read more...] about How to “powerwash” your original Google Wifi when a factory reset doesn’t work
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The new Google Pixel Tablet will double as your Nest Hub display, releases next year
Do you own a Google Nest Hub? If so, you may find that you're hardly interacting with it unless your phone isn't in your hand, and even though you're lounging around the house, the glanceable information is just that - glanceable. During Google's hardware event today, the company discussed how it … [Read more...] about The new Google Pixel Tablet will double as your Nest Hub display, releases next year
Google’s second-generation Nest Doorbell (Wired) is now available for purchase
It's official, folks. Just a day before Google's hardware event airs, the company has dropped a blog post and store listing for its new second-generation Nest Doorbell (Wired). While we showed it off a few weeks back, I want to take a little time today to cover all the bases and let you know what it … [Read more...] about Google’s second-generation Nest Doorbell (Wired) is now available for purchase
Your Nest speakers and Hubs can now detect your presence for automation
Nest presence sensing is getting an upgrade, and you'll no longer need to rely solely on your thermostat, Nest Guard, Nest Protect, or Nest x Yale smart lock to let Google know if you're at home. Traditionally, walking past your sensors built into these devices would cause the Home app to detect you … [Read more...] about Your Nest speakers and Hubs can now detect your presence for automation
Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
It's no secret that Google has had plans to refresh its Nest Doorbell offerings, and with the upcoming Google hardware event, we're expecting to see a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell device added to the lineup. Luckily, thanks to the Google Home app's 2.58 update, and 9to5Google's excellent … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
Google’s upcoming device just leaked as the ‘Nest Wifi Pro’, looks to be a self-contained unit
Last month, we reported on an upcoming iteration to Google's popular Nest Wifi hardware and stated that it would ship with one feature that missed the boat with the launch of the previous version of the device. That feature was Wi-Fi 6E, an improved Wi-Fi standard with increased range, strength, and … [Read more...] about Google’s upcoming device just leaked as the ‘Nest Wifi Pro’, looks to be a self-contained unit
Google is dumping another $150 million into its Nest product partnership with ADT
Continuing to heavily invest in its new partnership with established security company ADT, Google is adding to the $450 million it already put into the company in exchange for its 6.6% stake ownership a few years back. As reported on the ADT blog itself, Google is now committing another 150 million, … [Read more...] about Google is dumping another $150 million into its Nest product partnership with ADT
Upgrade to a 2TB Google One storage subscription and get a ‘free’ Nest Hub
Google is running its Nest Hub promotion again, and if you missed out last time on grabbing a smart display at "no cost", then now is your chance to atone for your sins. Just kidding, smart displays aren't for everyone, and I get that, but ever since my son broke mine on accident, I've been without, … [Read more...] about Upgrade to a 2TB Google One storage subscription and get a ‘free’ Nest Hub
Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
Do you own a Nest Doorbell? Are you a fan of its annual attempts to liven up the holidays around your home by offering custom, themed ringtones? Well, it's that time of the year again, and Google is once again adding a new set of tones to the Google Home app so you can swap between them to add a bit … [Read more...] about Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google's new operating system, "Fuchsia" remains mostly a mystery today. However, one thing is clear and that's the fact that the company hopes to make it the driving force behind its smart display hardware. Back in June, the Nest Hub Max followed suit in offering a Preview Program for Fuchsia after … [Read more...] about Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google’s upcoming Nest Wi-Fi has the Wi-Fi 6E that the last one missed out on
While there's currently no hardware event scheduled for Google to reveal new devices, something with the model number "G6ZUC" has shown up at the FCC today. According to 9to5Google who confirmed that the number correlates with what they've been tracking as the successor to the current Nest Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Google’s upcoming Nest Wi-Fi has the Wi-Fi 6E that the last one missed out on
Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
Remember last May when Google was sued by Sonos for "stealing" its speaker technology? Remember how you weren't able to control speaker group volume on smart devices thanks to that little kerfuffle? Well, guess what? Google is getting revenge on the company by suing them several times over. It's not … [Read more...] about Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
