The June 2022 Pixel Feature Drop, announced at the start of the month, promised Pixel users new features for the "At a Glance" widget that is a fixture on the device's home page. Three new widget features were announced as part of that drop: Flashlight reminders, Air Quality alerts, and a Nest … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget Nest Doorbell alerts rolling out
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Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
Google Nest doorbells have a package detection feature included as part of the Nest Aware plan. This feature can be very helpful for those waiting for a very important delivery or simply want to monitor when a package has been dropped off and determine if it's in danger of getting picked up by a … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
Alexa now supports newer Nest cameras and doorbells
Google has announced an update aimed at those that use a "blended" smart home by combining tech from different companies. A new Google Nest skill has been introduced for Amazon Alexa to work with the newest Nest cameras and doorbells - specifically the Nest Cam (outdoor, indoor, wired, or battery … [Read more...] about Alexa now supports newer Nest cameras and doorbells
Nest Cam and Doorbell batteries not charging in cold weather
Google's acquisition of the Nest brand back in 2014 prompted a rebrand of most of the Nest products, but it also spawned new product releases as well. One of these was the battery-powered Nest Doorbell which provided a solution for those that either lived in rental properties or were simply not … [Read more...] about Nest Cam and Doorbell batteries not charging in cold weather
