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Google is committed to restoring trust in its smart home ecosystem by focusing on existing products and users, despite past issues with Assistant and hardware discontinuations, with new features and updates like Gemini rollout aimed at improving user experience.
Google is expanding its Gemini features to third-party cameras, starting with Walmart's affordable Onn brand, offering Nest-level integration and features at a fraction of the cost, including cameras and doorbells, with more partnerships expected.
Google has launched new Nest smart home devices including 2K cameras, a doorbell, and a speaker, alongside its new AI platform Gemini for Home, which will replace Assistant and enhance natural language control and automation in smart homes. The devices feature improved video quality, wider perspectives, and better low-light performance, with availability varying for different products. The revamped Google Home app integrates Gemini's capabilities, offering a more conversational and intelligent control experience, especially for subscribers of the Google Home Advanced plan.
Google announced a new lineup of Nest security cameras and doorbells featuring AI-powered Gemini technology, 2K HDR video, wider views, improved low-light performance, and smarter notifications, all integrated into the Google Home app, with new colors, sustainability efforts, and expanded subscription options.
Google is set to unveil new smart home devices on October 1, including a revamped Nest lineup with 3rd-gen indoor and outdoor cameras, a new wired Nest Doorbell, and a compact Google Home Speaker powered by the new Gemini AI assistant, aiming to enhance smart home automation and user experience.
The article discusses user frustrations with Google Home, highlighting issues like poor third-party camera integration and voice command limitations, and suggests these areas need improvement to enhance the smart home experience.
Google has completed migrating its Nest smart home devices to the Google Home app, ending a three-year process that consolidates device management and signals a potential new hardware release. Despite past setbacks like product discontinuations and feature reductions, Google is refocusing on software improvements and preparing for a major hardware announcement, raising questions about the future of its smart home ecosystem.
Google is set to release a new lineup of Nest devices in 2025, including a new Gemini-powered smart speaker and upgraded cameras and doorbell, featuring 2K resolution, enhanced video previews, and a new Daily Summaries feature, with launch details yet to be announced.
Google is finalizing the rollout of hot water control features in the Home app, allowing users to manage hot water schedules and settings if their thermostats support it, as part of its effort to consolidate smart home controls and phase out the legacy Nest app.
Google's Black Friday sale offers significant discounts on a range of products, including Pixel phones, Nest smart home devices, and more. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are available at record low prices, with the Pixel 9 starting at $548.98 on Amazon. The Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch 3, and various Nest products like the Nest Doorbell and Nest Audio are also heavily discounted. These deals are available across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Google itself.
Google Home is introducing new AI-powered features with the integration of Gemini, enhancing its smart home capabilities. Users can now receive detailed descriptions of camera clips and search camera history with natural language queries. The "Help Me Create" feature allows for easy automation of tasks like setting reminders and making announcements. These updates will initially be available to a select group of Nest Aware Plus subscribers in the US. Additional features include Nest Doorbell notifications on Pixel Tablets and a Google Home Favorites widget for Android and iOS.
Google has announced significant early Black Friday discounts on its latest products, including a $350 reduction on the Pixel 9, $100 off the Pixel Watch 3, and price cuts on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Nest smart home devices. These deals, which start on November 21, aim to attract early shoppers and may not last long as some items are already selling out. While further discounts could occur closer to Black Friday, current prices are already highly competitive.
Google has issued a final reminder that Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, and Nest Secure will cease functioning on April 8th. Users are advised to check their emails for offers on replacement devices and to note that Nest Aware subscriptions will not be automatically canceled. Nest Secure users with Nest x Yale Locks must obtain a Nest Connect before the deadline, and those without a passcode set up must do so before April 8th to ensure continued access.
Google's efforts in the smart home, particularly the Google Home app and Nest hardware, have faced criticism, with users expressing frustration over missing features and unreliable performance. Despite improvements in the Google Home app, such as better integration with Nest hardware, users continue to voice concerns about the overall experience. While there are alternative smart home camera offerings, Google Nest remains a simple option without complicated setup or high fees, but there is still significant room for improvement.
A first-time smart home owner shares their humorous and frustrating experiences with setting up various smart devices, including a security system, thermostat, door lock, and lighting. From dealing with incessant alarms to struggling with complicated installations, the journey to create a "smart" home proves to be a challenging and comical endeavor. Despite the mishaps, the homeowner reflects on the process and acknowledges that building a truly smart home is a collaborative effort that takes time and patience.