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Google is rolling out its new Gemini for Home assistant in the US, which will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices, offering more complex task handling and a conversational tone. Users can request early access via the Google Home app, but once upgraded, they cannot revert to the old Assistant. Some features require a paid Google Home Premium subscription.
Google's upcoming Nest Cam and Doorbell devices, along with new thermostats, have appeared in retail stores like Home Depot before their official announcement on October 1, with prices and features such as 2K recording resolution already revealed, hinting at upcoming upgrades and a major Google Home event.
Google is set to overhaul its smart home ecosystem with new Gemini-powered devices, including updated Nest cameras and a rebranded subscription service called Google Home Premium, which may replace Nest Aware Plus, offering enhanced features like 2K HDR resolution and daily event summaries. The launch is expected in October, coinciding with the release of the new Gemini AI assistant.
Google is offering a range of deals on its latest Pixel phones, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watches, Nest Thermostats, and more during Amazon's Prime Day sale. The Pixel 8 phones are available in bundles with the Pixel Buds Pro, while the Pixel 8 Pro is offered with the Pixel Watch 2. Google has also discounted the Pixel 7a smartphone, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds Pro individually. Additionally, the Nest Thermostat is available at a discounted price.
Google Home has implemented a change that restricts newer Nest devices, such as the Google Nest Mini, Nest Audio, and Chromecast with Google TV, to be placed in only one speaker group at a time. This limitation, backed by user reports, affects Google's latest devices currently on sale. Previously, users could create speaker groups encompassing all devices in their home or group them by room. The change is seen as inconvenient and tedious, requiring users to edit groups before each use. Google confirmed that this change is due to a recent legal decision and does not affect existing speaker groups.
Amazon Prime Day is offering a range of deals on Google and Nest devices, including Pixel phones, Nest Hubs, and Chromecast. Highlights include the Google Pixel 7 Pro with a 120Hz screen refresh rate and 5X optical zoom camera, the Pixel Buds Pro with noise-canceling tech, and the Nest Cam outdoor security camera. Other deals include the second-generation Nest Hub smart display and the Nest Wifi Pro router.