Google has three new products in its Nest lineup

Ahead of Thursday's Google event, the Google Nest ecosystem has been updated with a new Nest Doorbell, Nest WiFi Pro, and a preview of Nest Renew for thermostat users.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 1

Apple-backed Matter smart home standard delayed until 2022

The Matter smart home connectivity standard, which is backed by Apple, Google, and other tech companies, has been delayed until 2022, according to a press release.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 9

Apple Music support added to Google's smart speaker and display ranges

Owners of Google's Nest and other smart speakers and displays that use the Google Assistant are now able to use their Apple Music subscription through the devices for the first time.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

Sonos sues Google again for alleged infringement of smart speaker patents

Sonos has levied another lawsuit against Google that claims the Mountain View company infringed on five of its audio technology patents related to smart speakers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal

Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 16

Google snubs Apple TV users with Nest login migrations

Google's push to migrate Nest users over to using Google accounts has continued to leave users of the Apple ecosystem out in the cold, with the search company failing to support the Apple TV version of the Nest app properly by failing to allow migrated customers to log in on Apple's streaming set-top box.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

Nest Wi-Fi, Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go updated during 'Made by Google' event

Google made a number of other announcements at its event on Tuesday alongside the new Pixel 4 and the Pixel Buds, with the stage used to cover a new Nest Mini, the Pixelbook Go, Nest Wi-fi, and updates on the Stadia game-streaming service.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

Used Google Nest cameras connected to the Wink hub are spying on users [u]

Second-hand Google Nest Cam Indoor models can send images of your home to the Wink hub of the camera's previous owner, but Google has announced a fix.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 25

Google to phase out 'Works with Nest' program as it introduces stringent home device privacy policies

Google on Tuesday announced major changes to its handling of Nest, including an end-of-life for the "Works with Nest" program that allows app developers and hardware makers to interface with Nest devices.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 26

Google reveals Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones, Nest Hub Max with added camera

As to be expected, Google used its Google I/O developer conference to announce new hardware, with the additions for 2019 including the Pixel 3a and 3a XL and an updated Google Home Hub under the name Nest Hub Max.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 30

The Nest Secure has a hidden microphone, and Google didn't tell owners for 18 months

Owners of Google's Nest Secure system are upset about a microphone on the product suddenly being enabled for Google Assistant — one that they weren't aware existed.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 62

Amazon to stop sales of all Nest products as battle with Google intensifies

Customers will soon be unable to find products made by Google-owned Nest on Amazon, a result of a decision the online retail giant made to not to carry the smart home device maker's latest gear, a report said on Friday.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 30

Nest absorbed into Google to better battle HomeKit, Alexa for home automation supremacy

Google is merging the Nest and the native Google Home hardware team to "supercharge" the goal of conquering the smarthome market.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 40

Nest unveils Hello doorbell, Cam IQ Outdoor & Secure home security system

Alphabet's Nest on Wednesday revealed an assortment of smarthome accessories, including the Hello doorbell, an outdoor version of the Cam IQ, and a complete security system called the Secure.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Nest brings HVAC energy saving to the masses with $169 Thermostat E

Nest on Thursday unveiled Thermostat E, a redesigned and less expensive version of the firm's original Learning Thermostat that launched in 2011.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 33

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