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Google's commitment to Matter could unite the fragmented smart home industry
Google shared a few updates around its Nest and Android products that focus on a commitment to the recently renamed Matter ecosystem.
Cherlynn Low05.19.2021
Google's Nest Thermostat is the cheapest it's ever been
Amazon has a new deal on Google's latest Nest Thermostat that cuts $30 off its original price.
Saqib Shah04.09.2021
What we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2020
The Engadget staff looks back on the best purchases they made in 2020.
Engadget Team12.14.2020
Google's Nest Hub Max now makes Zoom video calls
Google's Nest Hub Max now makes Zoom video calls as part of a preview, helping you stay in touch remotely over the holidays.
Jon Fingas12.14.2020
The Google Home Max is half off for Black Friday this year
Google’s smart speakers and displays have steadily improved over the years, and luckily for us, a few of them are on sale for Black Friday. The biggest discount by far is the Google Home Max, which is now selling for $149.99, a whopping 50 percent off its regular price of $299.99) Sure, it’s a few years old now -- we gave it a review score of 88 in 2017 -- but it’s still a very good device, with stellar audio that outclasses most other Google-powered smart speakers, especially in terms of volume and bass. The Google-powered Nest Hub Max is on sale for $179.99 this week as well, which is $50 less than its usual price of $229.99.
Nicole Lee11.22.2020
Nest thermostats in the US and Canada can now monitor your HVAC system
The latest Nest thermostat isn’t the only model that can tell you if something’s wrong with your HVAC system.
Mariella Moon10.31.2020
Google adds Nest Secure to its list of discontinued projects
Google will no longer manufacture and sell the Nest Secure alarm system it launched back in 2017. The tech giant has confirmed that it has discontinued the system to Android Police shortly after the Google Store product page for the Nest Guard was marked with a notice that says it’s “No longer available.” Google announced the alarm system comprised of the Guard security base with a keypad, the Detect motion sensor and the Tag key fob along with other security products a few years ago.
Mariella Moon10.20.2020
Google's $130 Nest Thermostat features an all-new touch-based design
It’s been ten years since Nest first launched its first smart thermostat, and it’s become the most popular brand in the connected home temperature control space. Google is launching the new Nest Thermostat today for $130, and it features an impressively sleek, attractive makeover that’ll make the device look less like a bump on your wall and more like an elegant ornament. Google was able to make the thermostat so much slimmer in part because it got rid of the spinning wheel in older models and replaced it with a touch sensitive edge.
Cherlynn Low10.12.2020
Google Nest Audio review: A steal at $100
Telling an Amazon Echo to play whatever song was on your mind for the first time was a bit of a revelation. Google is trying to fill the gap between those two extremes with the $100 Nest Audio, a speaker that effectively replaces the original Google Home that arrived four years ago.
Nathan Ingraham10.09.2020
Google could launch a cheaper Nest Thermostat with gesture controls
Google is reportedly working on a new version of its Nest Thermostat that will come with gesture controls.
Karissa Bell10.08.2020
Google's Nest Audio sounds way better than the Nest Mini
It’s been three years since Google released a smart speaker with music quality in mind. The Google Home Max was the polar opposite of the Home Mini, a large and powerful speaker that could fill a room with great-sounding audio.
Nathan Ingraham10.05.2020
Sonos sues Google for infringing on five more speaker patents
Sonos is suing Google for allegedly infringing five more of its speaker patents.
Igor Bonifacic09.29.2020
Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant
Google Nest speakers will read you local news, even if it only appeared in print.
Christine Fisher09.02.2020
Google rolls back update that gave people free access to a Nest Aware perk
Google has rolled back an update that erroneously gave people access to a Nest Aware's smoke alarm and glass breaking detection feature without paying for it.
Igor Bonifacic08.19.2020
Google's smart displays will simplify multi-room audio
For people with multiple Google speakers and displays in their home, getting all your devices to play the same music can be tricky. At the top of the list is a master control for volume that allows you to quickly soften the music when it’s too loud, for example.
Cherlynn Low08.18.2020
Google's Family Bell brings a familiar feature of school back home
If you’re a parent who’s missed being able to give your kids a semblance of school-like schedule while they’ve been holed up at home, Google’s latest features may be able to help. The company today announced a new tool called Family Bell that can bring a familiar school bell experience to your home. Google also unveiled features like a daily “Animal of the day” activity, Broadcast Targeting and a new command that kicks off a routine to start the school day.
Cherlynn Low08.04.2020
Google’s Nest devices will be the ‘cornerstone’ of ADT smart home security
Google has announced that it will invest $450 million in security firm ADT, forming a partnership that will allow ADT’s technicians to sell and install Google’s Nest family of products. At the same time, Google’s Nest devices and AI technology will eventually expand ADT’s home security product range and become the “cornerstone of ADT’s smart home offering,” Google wrote.
Steve Dent08.03.2020
Google will replace Nest thermostats affected by 'w5' WiFi error
Google is very much aware that some Nest thermostats are suffering from a “w5 error” that prevents them from connecting to WiFi, according to Android Police. It also promised to issue replacement devices if the error can’t be resolved through troubleshooting. Nest owners have been complaining about being unable to establish remote connection with their devices because of the w5 error since at least November 2019.
Mariella Moon07.25.2020
Google reveals its new Nest smart speaker
After a leak from Japan's FCC, Google decided to show off the new Nest smart speaker in a stylish promo picture.
Richard Lawler07.09.2020
Nest makes its Seasonal Savings program free for all thermostat users
The feature makes small tweaks to Nest thermostat settings to help reduce energy consumption. Until now, Seasonal Savings were only available if a customer’s utility provider offered Seasonal Savings programs.
Christine Fisher06.30.2020