Google’s new Nest Doorbell (wired) is here and, if you’re looking to upgrade over the existing model, the good news is that it’s a truly effortless upgrade. The Nest Doorbell (3rd gen, wired) with 2K is a notable upgrade for a few reasons. First and foremost, it has that upgrade 2K resolution, which delivers improved low-light as well as that …
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Google’s Gemini Arrives in Google Home, Alongside New Speaker, Nest Cam, and Nest Doorbell
Each of the new Nest cameras comes with six hours of event history in 10-second video clips for free, but if you want to unlock the AI capabilities, you’ll have to stump up for one of the new Google Home Premium subscription plans. Google is also partnering with third parties on more Gemini for Home-compatible devices that will work in …
Read More »Google Smart Home Revamp: 2K Cameras, Doorbell, Home Speaker and Gemini AI
Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced a range of new Nest-branded hardware on Wednesday, just a day after Amazon.com Inc. held its own product showcase, as both companies vie to more deeply integrate artificial intelligence throughout the smart home. The latest Google devices include a pair of video cameras, a new doorbell and a compact speaker that plays sound in every direction. …
Read More »Google’s new Nest Cam and Doorbell show up in retail stores before launch
AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upcoming Nest Cam and Doorbell are already appearing in retail stores. A user spotted them at Home Depot along with their prices. Google is expected to showcase new smart home devices on October 1 alongside Gemini for Google Home. Reddit user Qowudyeibflsla (via 9to5Google) recently spotted the upcoming Nest indoor and outdoor cameras, along …
Read More »Nest Doorbell 2K retail box specifies resolution, wider FOV
Following yesterday’s Home Depot leak, Google’s upcoming camera lineup continues to appear in stores, and we now have more details about the Nest Doorbell 2K, like the exact resolution. The latest retail leak for the “Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd generation)” in Snow shows the back of the box. It’s a sleeve design with the pill-shaped sticker on the back. …
Read More »Google leaks its own new Nest Cams and Doorbell
Google is its own worst enemy: the company appears to have leaked three upcoming Nest smart home products in its own app. Wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) have all appeared as setup options in Google Home ahead of their expected launch next month. Android Authority spotted …
Read More »Hue’s Secure video doorbell can turn on Hue lights when someone comes to the door
Hue is best known for its smart lights, but recently the company ventured into home security with its Secure lineup of cameras. Now, parent Signify is releasing its first video doorbell, the Hue Secure, with several unique features it hopes will make it stand out against formidable competition from Nest and Amazon’s Ring. To start with, the Hue doorbell comes …
Read More »Philips Hue launch turns bulbs into motion sensors, doorbell, more
We’ve known for some time that there was major news on the way from Philips Hue, and the company has now announced all of the details. One of the headline features is a new Bridge Pro which turns your existing smart bulbs into motion sensors. Bulbs also get more affordable, light strips get brighter, and there’s support for Matter-over-Thread. Finally, …
Read More »11-year-old boy shot and killed while playing “ding dong ditch” doorbell prank in Houston
An 11-year-old boy died in a Houston hospital Sunday after he was shot while carrying out a “ding dong ditch” prank the previous night, police said. The boy hasn’t been identified. The Houston Police Department said the boy had been playing the prank with friends late Saturday, which entails ringing the doorbell of a home and running away before anyone …
Read More »11-year-old shot dead after ringing doorbell and running from Houston home, officials say
An 11-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a hospital Sunday after, Houston city officials say, he was shot while he was running from a home after having rung its doorbell Saturday night. The boy had been ringing doorbells in the area and running as part of a game known as “doorbell ditch,” the city said in a statement. “A witness …
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