Neowin News Feed for: Nest

Google launches three Nest smart home devices to rival Amazon's latest hardware

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:20:01 +0000

Google has launched new Nest security cameras and Nest doorbell. This comes right after Amazon refreshed its Echo, Ring, and Fire TV devices lineup. Read more...

Google Home app gets hot water support for Nest Thermostats in Europe

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:42:01 +0000

The latest Google Home update brings full hot water support for Nest Thermostats and other new features. Read more...

The Google Home app gets video forwarding support and many more features

Aman Kumar — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:22:01 +0000

Google is introducing many new features to its Home app, such as the ability to fast-forward recorded footage, to give you a more personalized Google Home experience. Read more...

Google Nest Thermostat says goodbye to Europe, older models discontinued

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:38:01 +0000

Google is dropping support for three more Nest smart home devices that were launched more than a decade ago. Read more...

Google launches new Nest Learning Thermostat with AI-powered energy savings

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:30:01 +0000

Google announced the new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and the redesigned Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen). The thermostat has a sleek design, a larger display, and uses AI to optimize energy. Read more...

Google upgrades smart home gadgets with Gemini

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:16:02 +0000

Google's smart home gadgets are going to get much smarter this year when the search giant rolls out Gemini to them. It'll improve what Nest cameras see and hear and make speakers more conversational. Read more...

Fitbit cofounders depart Google as part of a major hardware shift that includes layoffs

John Callaham — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:26:01 +0000

A new report states Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman will depart Google as part of a restructuring of the company's Devices and Services division, which will include layoffs. Read more...

Google increases Nest Aware and Aware Plus subscription prices after 3 years

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:18:01 +0000

Google has increased the monthly prices of its options security subscriptions Nest Aware and Aware Plus. The prices are effective for new users and will roll out to existing users later this year. Read more...

Google is reportedly working on an Apple AirTags competitor

Justin Luna — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:10:01 +0000

Google is reportedly developing their own tracking tag like Apple AirTags, according to a developer. The device will come in various colors, have an onboard speaker, and support Bluetooth LE and UWB. Read more...

Google's Matter support and Home update will let you quickly add smart devices

Paul Hill — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:34:01 +0000

Google has developed a new Home app that's designed around the fact that people's smart home devices are increasing in number. It puts customizability at the heart for a tailored experience. Read more...

Google's wireless Nest Cam and Doorbell are now up for pre-order

Chandrakant Isi — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:16:01 +0000

Google has unveiled a battery-powered Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell. These wireless smart gadgets enable you to keep an eye on your house and even get the door right from your smartphone. Read more...

Google's Nest devices can now help you find your iPhone

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:02:01 +0000

Google has announced a handful of new features for Google Assistant, including the ability to find iPhones using a Nest device and faster takeout orders on the web, thanks to Duplex technology. Read more...

Google's Nest devices will soon be available in Samsung SmartThings

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:14:02 +0000

Google has announced that it's bringing access to its Nest smart home devices to Samsung's smart home ecosystem, SmartThings. Nest cameras and thermostats will be available on the platform. Read more...

Google brings Apple Music support to Assistant-enabled smart devices

Abhay V — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:32:01 +0000

Google today announced that it is rolling out Apple Music support on Assistant-enabled smart devices, including its Nest line of speakers and displays. The service can also be set as the default. Read more...

Google introduces new Nest Thermostat with energy-saving features for $129

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:44:01 +0000

Google has announced a new member of its smart thermostat lineup, simply called Nest Thermostat. It features a sustainable design and energy-saving features, and it costs just $129.99. Read more...

New $129 Nest Thermostat with gesture controls launching soon

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:56:01 +0000

Google is working on its cheapest Thermostat yet, the $129 Nest Thermostat which will feature gesture controls presumably using Project Soli. The new thermostat will go on sale in the coming weeks. Read more...

Google Wifi gets a lower $99 price tag; 3-unit bundle for $199

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:30:01 +0000

Google has updated its Google Wifi offering with a lower price tag and some minor hardware modifications. Additionally, it has announced a new update to reduce congestion on Google and Nest Wifi. Read more...

Google introduces a new smart speaker, the Nest Audio

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:02:01 +0000

Google has announced a new member of the Nest family, the Nest Audio, during its hardware event. The new smart speaker is a successor to the Google Home, but it's 75% louder. It costs $99. Read more...

Upcoming Google Nest Audio unboxed in a new leak

Garg Ankit — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:36:02 +0000

Google's upcoming smart speaker, the Nest Audio, has been unboxed and the images leaked on Reddit. The original Google Home replacement speaker is scheduled to be announced later this month. Read more...

Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV dongle retail packaging leaks

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:46:02 +0000

The retail packaging of Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio have leaked confirming their key features. The products are already making their way to retailers ahead of their announcement. Read more...

Google could release a new $99 Wifi router later this month

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:06:01 +0000

Google is working on a new low-cost Wifi router codenamed "Breeze." The router could use the same internals as the 2016 Google Wifi router which could allow Google to price it at $99. Read more...

Google's upcoming Nest Audio smart speaker renders leak

Rajesh Pandey — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:28:01 +0000

Press renders of Google's upcoming smart speaker, the Nest Audio have leaked revealing its design and the two color options it will be available in. The speaker will be announced later this month. Read more...

Google Duo is coming to Android TV

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:01 +0000

Google has announced that its video calling service Duo is rolling out to Android TV users in beta. Users can use built-in webcams or connect a USB device to begin calls on their TV. Read more...

Google Nest and Chromecast displays to soon add date and location to Photos slideshow

Abhay V — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:38:01 +0000

Google is emailing users of Nest displays and Chromecast devices noting that it will begin adding location and date information to Google Photos slideshows on these devices starting September Read more...

Google and Nest Wifi update improves network performance on poor connections

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:56:01 +0000

Google today announced the launch of a new software update for the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi routers. This includes new improvements to network performance on poor internet connections. Read more...

Google is working on a new Nest-branded smart speaker to replace Google Home

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:42:01 +0000

Google is working on a new Nest-branded smart speaker running Assistant that will sit between the original Google Home and the Home Max. It will have a fabric-based design like other Nest speakers. Read more...

Google's simplified Nest Aware subscription is now available in 19 markets

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 13 May 2020 04:02:01 +0000

The new Nest Aware subscription model is now rolling out in existing markets where the service is currently available. It starts at $6/month ($60/year) and it covers all of your devices. Read more...

Google's Nest devices will require two-factor authentication this month

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 05 May 2020 09:45:44 +0000

Following up on its promise from earlier this year, Google will soon be rolling out two-factor authentication to its Nest devices. Users logging into a Nest device will receive an e-mail with a code. Read more...

Google Nest will start fully implementing two-factor authentication this spring

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:10:01 +0000

Google says it will fully implement two-factor authentication for all Nest users starting this spring. The change will require users to verify their new login using a six-digit code sent via email. Read more...

Google's Nest thermostats can now help you discover problems with your heating

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:24:01 +0000

Google has announced a new feature for Nest thermostats that will notify users if it detects that your home's heating or cooling systems may be broken. It can also contact specialists in some cities. Read more...

Google announces the Nest Mini speaker and Nest Wifi family

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:18:01 +0000

Google has announced a new set of smart devices under the Nest brand, the Nest Mini and Nest Wifi. The former is a successor to the Home Mini, while the latter is a router with Google Assistant. Read more...

Google's upcoming Nest Mini looks almost exactly like the Home Mini

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:44:02 +0000

Google's successor to the 2017 Google Home Mini has been leaked, showcasing a design that is nearly identical to that of its predecessor. You'll be able to hang it up on a wall, though. Read more...

Google launches stream transfer for Google Home

Paul Hill — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:16:01 +0000

Google has released stream transfer for its Google Home devices allowing you to take your content from room to room with little interruption. You can also move content from one device to a group. Read more...

Google briefly showcases new Nest Hub Max smart display with built-in camera and more

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 08:12:01 +0000

A new Nest smart display called Nest Hub Max made a quick appearance on the Google Store a few hours ago before its listing was taken down. It has a 10-inch HD screen and a built-in Nest camera. Read more...

Google admits error in not mentioning microphone in the Nest Secure

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:06:01 +0000

Google has issued an apology over its Nest Secure which comes with a microphone that was previously not mentioned in the tech specs. It was revealed after Google enabled voice controls on the device Read more...

Amazon will no longer sell Google's Nest devices

Gabriel Nunes — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 22:42:01 +0000

In another development in the feud between Amazon and Google over smart home devices, Nest has announced it will no longer restock its products at Amazon because it's not allowed to offer all of them. Read more...

Nest and Google Hardware will work together in future

Paul Hill — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:54:01 +0000

Alphabet's Nest, the company that focuses on the smart home, will merge with Google Hardware. The move will allow the two parts of Alphabet to work more integrally than they already do. Read more...

Microsoft enters the smart home market with a slick Cortana-based thermostat

George Karmpoulonis — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:38:01 +0000

Microsoft partners up with Johnson Controls in the hopes of competing in the smart home market. The result is a modern and beautiful GLAS thermostat that you can control through Cortana. Read more...

Nest finally introduces two-factor authentication

Andy Weir — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:12:02 +0000

Nest has added a welcome new security feature across its apps with the introduction of two-factor authentication, saying it will make things "a whole lot harder" for hackers trying to gain access. Read more...

Would an electric shock prevent you overspending? Intelligent Environments thinks it will

Jack Wilkinson — Fri, 20 May 2016 06:16:01 +0000

Intelligent Environments has created a platform that links to the Pavlok wristband, delivering a 255 volt electric shock if you overspend on your bank account. Other devices are also being integrated. Read more...