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Gemini for Home - Week 1 Recap

Hey Nest Community, Last week, we entered the next era of Google Home with the announcement of Gemini for Home. Since then, we’ve been diligently collecting feedback across our support channels, socia...

Top Questions & Answers about Gemini for Home, Google Home Premium, and more!

Hey Nest Community, We were thrilled to announce a ton of cool stuff that our teams have been diligently working on! There was a lot to go through: Gemini for Home, Google Home Premium, new cameras an...

Introducing new 2K Nest Cams and Doorbell with Gemini for Home

Hi Nest Community, Earlier today, we announced Gemini for Home, a new Google Home Premium subscription plan, and previewed the new Google Home Speaker. We also introduced three new Nest Cams that are ...

Device controls now available on Google Home for web

Hey Google Nest Community, Since launching Google Home for web, we’ve added camera video history, advanced automation capabilities with script editor, and more to help you seamlessly manage your smart...

With hot water support, Google Home app now offers complete Nest Thermostat controls

Hey Google Nest Community, We’re excited to announce a significant set of thermostat improvements in the Home app! From added support for older Nest Thermostat models to new favorites and enhanced con...

New household automation editor - now with expanded conditions & one-time automations

Hey Google Nest Community, We're excited to announce a significant upgrade to our automation editor, bringing you more power and flexibility to customize your household automations. We know many of yo...

Camera Performance Improvements in the Google Home app

Hey Google Nest Community, Let’s talk about cameras. The team has been working diligently on some new features and performance improvements that we think you’ll be interested in! The Google Home app c...

Full temperature schedules for older Nest Thermostats now in the Google Home app

Hey Google Nest Community, We’re happy to share that we have added full scheduling capabilities for older Nest Thermostats (since 2015) to the Google Home app for the first time! This functionality wa...

The right access for the right people, with the new Member role

Hey Google Nest Community, We know that sharing a smart home can get complicated, especially when you’re trying to tailor the experience to each guest. We’ve made some improvements to how sharing a ho...

Faster, smoother camera timeline

Hey Google Nest Community,We’ve heard some users share frustrations with camera scrubbing in the Google Home app, especially when compared to the beloved Nest app. We are happy to announce that with t...

Google Home Update (Spring 2025): Make it your own with Google Home

Hey Google Nest Community! We're excited to unveil some helpful new features designed to make your Google Home experience even more personalized and accessible, no matter where you are or what device ...

Support changes to our earliest generation Nest Learning Thermostats

Hi all, Fourteen years ago we introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat, which revolutionized the entire smart home industry. Since then we’ve launched multiple generations of this iconic device designe...

Saying Goodbye to Nest Protect

Hi Google Nest Community,After over a decade of keeping homes safe and sound, we're ending new production of Nest Protect, which will continue to be sold while supplies last. There are no changes to o...

Upcoming changes to our device portfolio - featuring Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock

Hi Google Nest Community,Our vision at Google Home has always been to create a home that takes care of the people inside it and the world around it. But a truly helpful home requires a rich ecosystem ...

Introducing new support for smoke & CO and locks in Google Home app Public Preview

Hey Google Nest Community,We’re continuing to invest in a more expansive Google Home app experience, bringing even more features and device compatibility, starting with users enrolled in our Public Pr...

A look back at 2024’s most helpful Google Home updates

Hey Google Nest Community,Last year, we made it even easier for you to control your smart home devices with so many new features in Google Home. Let’s take a look back together at the updates and new ...

Winter Community Recap

Hey Google Nest Community, 'Tis the season for our quarterly recap. While we enjoy everything warm and toasty, check out blogs you may have missed and all the fun happening in the Community! In case y...

Expanded support rolling out: all Nest Cams can transfer to the Google Home app in Public Preview

Hey Google Nest Community,We’re excited to announce that starting this week we’re expanding support for Nest Cam IQ Indoor, Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, and Nest Hub Max in Public Preview in the Google Home a...

Google Home Update (Fall 2024): Unlock a whole new level of Google Home

Hey Google Nest Community,Get ready for an upgrade that will enhance your Google Home experience!1 We're thrilled to announce that Gemini, our next-generation AI, is arriving to Google Home, bringing ...

Fall Community Recap

Hey Google Nest Community, Summer felt like a hot minute and now fall is quickly upon us. Let's recap the latest announcements and catch up on Community shout-outs. In case you missed it Stay ahead of...

What is Matter?

Hey Nest Community, Matter makes your smart homes easier to manage by simplifying how you set up and use connected devices. It ensures reliable connections by letting different brands of devices work ...

Google TV Streamer is now available!

Hey everyone!We hope you’re ready for endless entertainment, the Google TV Streamer is officially on shelves at select retailers and available on the Google Store for $99.99! Our all-new, 4K media str...

Now available! The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)

Hey everyone, Earlier this month we announced some new devices to make your smart home more helpful. Now, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for - the new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and Nest ...

Meet the new Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Temperature Sensor, and the new Google TV Streamer!

Hey Google Nest Community, Today, we’re announcing how we’re using Gemini to boost our smart home devices and experiences, while reinventing two of our most iconic and beloved devices: Nest Learning T...

Public Preview updates: Expanded support for Nest Doorbell (1st gen) and garage door detection

Hey Google Nest Community, We’re excited to announce that we’re rolling out new updates in Public Preview for our Nest camera and doorbell users. Starting today, we’re expanding our support for our fi...

Summer Community Recap

Hey Google Nest Community, Summer months are here and the heat is definitely coming with it. While we all try to stay cool, let’s take a look back at some of the Community highlights from the last few...

Google Home Update (Spring 2024): More ways to control your smart home than ever.

Hey Google Nest Community, We’re excited to showcase some new features that make it even easier for you to control and personalize your smart home. Read on to learn more about the latest from Google H...

Controlling volume for multiple speakers in the Google Home app

Hey Google Nest Community, We’ve re-enabled the ability to control the volume for multiple speakers or devices at once, using the Google Home app for Android or through Google Assistant with your voic...

Now Available: Google Nest Warranty Helper

Hey Nest Community, We're now making it easier for you to check your warranty coverage on your Nest products (and even your Pixel Phone, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds) with the new interac...

Spring Community Recap

Hey Google Nest Community, With spring well underway, let’s take a quick moment to check in with everything that's going on here in the community and around our socials. ICYMI We shared a few updates ...