Google Nest is a brand of smart home products that offers a range of devices and services like thermostats, cameras, doorbells, speakers, and more that can be controlled with voice commands or through the Nest app.
Nest Labs, Inc. was founded in 2010 by Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers.
Google acquired Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in January 2014.
In May 2016, Nest Labs became a separate division of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc.
In 2018, Google announced that it would be merging Nest and its smart home products with Google's own smart home products under the Google Nest brand.
In 2019, Google announced that it would be integrating Nest with Google Assistant, so that users could control their Nest devices with voice commands through the Google Assistant.
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A smart thermostat that learns user preferences and can be controlled remotely through the Nest app or with voice commands through Google Assistant.
A range of indoor and outdoor security cameras that can stream live video and send alerts to the Nest app when motion or sound is detected.
A video doorbell that can stream live video and send alerts to the Nest app when someone rings the doorbell or when motion is detected.
A smart speaker with Google Assistant that can control various smart home devices and play music, news, podcasts, and more.
A WiFi router and mesh network system that can provide fast and reliable internet coverage for the whole home.
Google Nest is a brand of smart home products that offers a range of devices and services like thermostats, cameras, doorbells, speakers, and more that can be controlled with voice commands or through the Nest app.
Yes, some Google Nest devices like the Nest Thermostat and Nest Cam are compatible with Alexa voice assistant through the Alexa app or with an Alexa-enabled device.
Some features of Google Nest devices like Nest Aware (for camera storage and additional features) and Nest Hello (for continuous video recording) require a subscription. However, most features can be accessed for free through the Nest app.
No, Google Nest devices cannot be directly controlled with Siri. However, users can control their Nest devices through the Google Assistant app or with an Apple device that has the Google Assistant app installed.
The range of Google Nest Wifi depends on the number of Wifi points and the size and layout of the home. One Wifi point can cover up to 2200 square feet, while a 3-pack can cover up to 6600 square feet.