Google has leaked images and mentions of new Nest cameras and a doorbell within the latest Google Home app update, indicating upcoming releases with 2K resolution, digital zoom up to 6x, and multiple color options, likely launching before the holiday season.
Google's smart home lineup is set for a major upgrade, including 2K resolution for Nest Cams and Doorbell, a new smart speaker with advanced features like 360-degree audio and noise detection, and a rebranding of the Nest subscription service to Google Home Premium, signaling a unified smart home ecosystem.
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are currently on sale for $134.99 ($65 off) at Wellbots with the code VERGE65 until October 11th. The wireless earbuds offer features like automated conversation detection and increased voice call bandwidth, along with good noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and lengthy battery life. Additionally, the wired Nest Doorbell is available for $149.99 ($30 off) with the code VERGE30, while the Nest Cam with Floodlight is discounted from $279.99 to $199.99 with the code VERGE80. The Nest Wifi Pro mesh router is also on sale, and the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game is available for $39.99. Lastly, the Apple Watch SE is priced at $219.99 ($29 off) on Amazon, and the Razer Kishi V2 mobile game controller is selling for $79.99 ($20 off) on Amazon. Target Circle members can get a Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle for $66.99 ($23 off).
The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) is currently on sale for $129 at Amazon, $50 off its usual price and just above its lowest price ever of $119. The Nest Doorbell is considered the best video doorbell on the market, offering easy installation, sharp and clear video footage, accurate facial recognition, and package detection. It can run on either battery or wired power and offers three hours of video storage on the doorbell itself for free. Subscription options for Nest Aware provide up to 60 days of video recordings and Familiar Face detection. The only downside is the lack of a Google Nest Doorbell chime accessory.
The Google Pixel Tablet has features similar to the Nest Hub, including integration with smart home devices and support for "Hey Google" commands. When docked, it can show a full-screen interface that displays the camera view of the Nest Doorbell, with quick replies available. The tablet also supports Cast, with an interface showing on the Pixel Tablet that's different from the typical YouTube Music app. The Pixel Tablet is available for pre-order for $499 and ships on June 20.