Category: Nest

Sonos sues Google for infringing on five more speaker patents

[ad_1] Just one day before Google’s Pixel 5 reveal, Sonos has filed a new lawsuit against the search giant, alleging it has infringed five more patents. The patents cover technologies that form the basis of some of Sonos’ best-known features, including its Trueplay tuning tool. The new lawsuit is the latest development in the ongoing […]

Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant

[ad_1] You’ll also be able to find local news through Google Assistant. When you ask a Google Nest smart speaker to “play local news” or “play news about [your city],” you’ll hear local news stories in both native audio and a text-to-speech voice. Google says you can think of the latter as its version of […]

Google rolls back update that gave people free access to a Nest Aware perk

[ad_1] If you own a Google Home, you have noticed it doing something it hadn’t done before. Toward the start of August, Google erroneously rolled out an update to its smart speakers that gave some people free access to a perk that comes with its Nest Aware subscription. The specific feature notifies you when your […]

Google invests in ADT to push Nest towards home security

[ad_1] Later on, ADT will borrow Google’s tech to enhance its own capabilities. “Over time, Nest’s devices, powered by Google’s machine learning capabilities, will enhance ADT’s security monitoring,” Google said. “The goal is to give customers fewer false alarms, more ways to receive alarm events and better detection of potential incidents inside and around the […]

Google will replace Nest thermostats affected by ‘w5’ WiFi error

[ad_1] 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. In a statement sent to the publication, the tech giant called the problem “a known issue” with the thermostats’ WiFi chip. It also promised to issue replacement devices […]

Google adds group video calls to Duo and Meet on smart displays

[ad_1] Starting next week, you’ll be able to start a video call with multiple contacts by asking your Assistant to “make a group call on Duo” or “make a group call on Meet” or create one via the visual interface on the screen. The feature will support up to 32 people on Duo and a […]

Google offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers

[ad_1] The promotions come after Google streamlined Nest Aware in May. Instead of paying per camera, the new subscription starts at $60 per year (or $6 per month) and provides 30 days of event video for all the Nest security devices inside your home. The more expensive $120 per year Nest Aware Plus subscription comes […]

Google’s advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices

[ad_1] Google’s Advanced Protection Program hasn’t been very accommodating of smart homes so far — you’ve had to forego Nest devices if you wanted those additional safeguards. It won’t be a problem from now on, though. The internet giant has enabled Advanced Protection for Google accounts on Nest devices, making it possible to use a […]

Save $70 on a Nest WiFi bundle at Best Buy and the Google Store

[ad_1] Buy Google Nest WiFi at Bed Bath and Beyond – $199 If you’ve been following our deals coverage, you may recall that we highlighted a similar promotion from Amazon last week. To avoid any confusion, here’s how they differ: the two-pack Amazon is selling for $239 features two routers, instead of a router and […]