Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What did I find? A next-gen camera that literally watches ...

Popular home security camera companies Ring and Google Nest have never been more competitive. With new hardware releases and massive AI upgrades in Gemini for Home and Alexa Plus in Oct. 2025, these ...

Home automation is one of those things that's both much older than people think—the foundations were laid in 1966—and yet still quite controversial in the era of cloud-based everything. Typically, ...

Google is currently rolling out its free Gemini for Home update to millions of Google Nest and Google Home users in the U.S. The search giant is now expanding the Google Assistant replacement to more ...

The popular website Consumer Reports (CR) conducted lab tests on both the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) and the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), and also used them at home to get a real-world ...

The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)—yeah, that’s the name—is a real Jekyll and Hyde of a product. The hardware and software interface are expertly crafted and a delight ...

Choosing a home security system comes down to more than brand loyalty. Differences in features, pricing, and smart-home ...

The Google Nest Wifi Pro is down to $99.99 on Amazon, its lowest price ever. It offers an easy upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E with tri-band support, reliable performance, and quick setup through the Google Home ...

Google has shown a lot of love to older Nest products recently in terms of adding new features, but users of older first-generation Nest Cams have been left with an issue that leaves the cameras ...