Google Rolls Out Gemini AI Integration Across Nest Smart Home Devices with New Subscription Options
Google expands Gemini AI integration across Nest devices, introduces new subscription tiers and a redesigned Google Home app.
- • Google launches new Nest Cam, Doorbell, and Home Speaker featuring Gemini AI.
- • Gemini for Home replaces Google Assistant and powers new conversational features in Google Home app.
- • Subscription plans at $20/month and $10/month unlock different Gemini capabilities.
- • Early Access launched in several countries; public rollout starts October 28, 2023 for Premium subscribers.
- • Gemini supports all Nest devices since 2015 plus new Walmart products, with third-party speaker support developing.
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Google has unveiled a new wave of Nest smart home devices powered by its Gemini AI, marking a significant shift in the smart home ecosystem. The latest lineup includes indoor and outdoor Nest Cams priced at $100 and $150 respectively, a Nest Doorbell at $180, and a Google Home Speaker slated for spring 2026 release. These devices now feature enhanced specifications such as 2K video resolution, HDR recording, and wide-angle views—with the Nest Cam capturing a 152-degree perspective and the Doorbell offering 166-degree diagonal coverage (86126).
Central to this update is Gemini for Home, which replaces the traditional Google Assistant on all smart devices and introduces a revamped Google Home app. The new app includes tabs for Home, Activity, and Automations, alongside a conversational “Ask Home” feature designed to streamline user interactions. Enhanced capabilities under Gemini Live require a subscription, with Google offering a $20-per-month or $200 annually Advanced plan granting full access, while a $10 monthly plan provides limited features like 30-day event history and intelligent alerts (86126).
The Gemini for Home rollout began with an Early Access program for select users in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. Google plans to expand availability to countries including Japan, Switzerland, and various European markets soon. The US rollout for Google Home Premium subscribers is scheduled to start October 28, 2023, with broader access expected by early 2026. Notably, Gemini compatibility extends to all Nest cameras and doorbells made since 2015, as well as new devices from Walmart, and support for third-party speakers is underway. Existing subscribers to Google AI Pro and Google Home Premium must activate new benefits separately to use these features (86122).
These developments showcase Google’s efforts to elevate smart home experiences through AI, challenging competitors like Amazon by integrating Gemini’s conversational and contextual intelligence deep into the Nest product line and the Google Home ecosystem.