Google Unveils New Nest Cams, Doorbell, and Home Speaker with Enhanced Features
Google has unveiled a range of new smart home devices and updated its services. The company has introduced the Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell, offering improved video quality and wider fields of view. Additionally, Google has launched the Google Home Speaker and revamped its Google Home app. The new app features 'Ask Home' for easier device management. Gemini for Home, replacing Google Assistant, is now available, but some features come at a cost.
The new Nest Cams provide sharper 2K video resolution and HDR recording, capturing more detail than previous models. The indoor Nest Cam has a 152-degree perspective, while the new Nest Doorbell captures a 166-degree diagonal view. Prices start at $100 for the indoor Nest Cam and go up to $180 for the Nest Doorbell.
Google has also introduced the Google Home Speaker at $99. The Google Home app has been revamped with new tabs for Home, Activity, and Automations. A new feature called 'Ask Home' allows for more conversational device management.
Gemini for Home, Google's new product replacing Google Assistant, offers enhanced functionality. However, some features require a subscription. A cheaper plan at $10 per month offers 30-day event history, intelligent alerts, and Gemini Live. The full suite of Gemini for Home features costs $20 per month or $200 annually, but specific details about these features are not yet publicly available.
Google's new smart home devices and services provide improved video quality, wider fields of view, and enhanced functionality. The new Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell offer sharper video and wider views, while the Google Home Speaker provides high-quality audio. The revamped Google Home app and Gemini for Home offer easier device management and advanced features, with some available through a subscription plan.
