I’m a Nest Cam user every single day, and I mostly enjoy the product. But “Familar Faces” has been a sticking point for me as, frankly, it just doesn’t work very well. Finally, though, Google says it has a plan to fix “Familiar Faces” on Nest Cam, and I really hope it works.
The updates keep on coming, with Google Home now rolling out yet another big update that improves on not only the app itself, but also Gemini voice commands and camera features too.
Google has confirmed that it has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, its 5+ year old smart speakers, as the Google Home speaker is now replacing both devices.
A recent Google Home update seems to have caused some confusion, as the familiar “play the news” command no longer works as expected under Google’s recent Gemini changes.
Google Home is continuing its partnership with Walmart’s Onn brand, now delivering a Nest-like floodlight camera that costs $200 less than Google’s own.
Google sent an email to customers today thanking Gemini for Home early access testers for their feedback, and laying the groundwork for the upcoming Google Home Speaker.
Quietly launched this week, Walmart is launching its third camera as a part of Google Home’s “Gemini built in” program, with a new $35 outdoor wired camera.
The latest Google Home update lets you tap into Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while there are a slew of updates across the Home app and voice assistant.
On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as a new solution that brings AI features to third-party devices including speakers, cameras, and more.
The Google Home app has largely taken over for most Nest users, but if you still prefer to access older hardware via the Nest app, a widespread outage has broken functionality for many.
Ahead of the upcoming release of Google Home Speaker, a new “Google Home Display” has appeared in Google app code, suggesting a new Nest Hub-esque device is in the works.
“Familiar Faces” in Google Home have been a bit of a mess for years now, but Google is trying to address this pain point of Nest Cam with two key changes – and I’ll take just about anything at this point.
Following months of improvements in early access, Google Home is launching some massive expansions to automations this week, as well as new Nest Cam improvements, both of which are available to all users.
Google today announced a series of May / Spring 2026 updates for the Home app. Besides Nest Cam and automation improvements, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is getting an “intelligence upgrade” with Gemini 3.1.
Following an announcement in early April, Google says that Gemini for Home upgrades are set to roll out more widely in Europe and Asia-Pacific nations this coming week.
An errant message heard by some Google Home users seemed to imply that automations were going away – which would have been crazy. Thankfully, that’s not the case, but Google Home is doing away with its phone-related actions soon.
Instead of having to use Gemini Live for extended speaker or smart display interactions, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is adding Continued Conversation.
Google Home has launched another set of updates for its new Gemini voice experience, addressing pain points in media playback and playlists, notes, and more.
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Google Home finally has a plan to fix Nest Cam ‘Familiar Faces’ – I hope it works
I’m a Nest Cam user every single day, and I mostly enjoy the product. But “Familar Faces” has been a sticking point for me as, frankly, it just doesn’t work very well. Finally, though, Google says it has a plan to fix “Familiar Faces” on Nest Cam, and I really hope it works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home gets another big update with app improvements, voice & camera upgrades
The updates keep on coming, with Google Home now rolling out yet another big update that improves on not only the app itself, but also Gemini voice commands and camera features too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has ended Nest Mini and Nest Audio production, discontinuing both speakers
Google has confirmed that it has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, its 5+ year old smart speakers, as the Google Home speaker is now replacing both devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home news briefing change sparks confusion and breaks routines
A recent Google Home update seems to have caused some confusion, as the familiar “play the news” command no longer works as expected under Google’s recent Gemini changes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home gets a new Nest-like $77 floodlight camera from Walmart [Gallery]
Google Home is continuing its partnership with Walmart’s Onn brand, now delivering a Nest-like floodlight camera that costs $200 less than Google’s own.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle: 3.5M users have tested the Gemini for Home assistant, Speaker teased for next week
Google sent an email to customers today thanking Gemini for Home early access testers for their feedback, and laying the groundwork for the upcoming Google Home Speaker.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update upgrades Gemini weather forecasts, media on Nest Hub, and voice commands as a whole
Google is rolling out another Gemini for Home update, offering more detailed visuals to smart displays when you ask about the weather or media.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update adds ‘Pet Memory’ for Nest Cam, expands ‘Ask Home’
Yet another Google Home update is now rolling out, bringing a Gemini-powered “Pet Memory” to Nest Cam owners, while also expanding on “Ask Home.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home gets a new outdoor camera from Walmart that’s just $35
Quietly launched this week, Walmart is launching its third camera as a part of Google Home’s “Gemini built in” program, with a new $35 outdoor wired camera.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home can now use what cameras see as automation starters, Android widget improved
The latest Google Home update lets you tap into Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while there are a slew of updates across the Home app and voice assistant.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini built in’ will bring Google Home AI features to more third-party speakers this year
On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as a new solution that brings AI features to third-party devices including speakers, cameras, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Nest app is down for many in widespread outage
The Google Home app has largely taken over for most Nest users, but if you still prefer to access older hardware via the Nest app, a widespread outage has broken functionality for many.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Home Display’ appears, hopefully as a potential Nest Hub replacement
Ahead of the upcoming release of Google Home Speaker, a new “Google Home Display” has appeared in Google app code, suggesting a new Nest Hub-esque device is in the works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home & Nest Community forum gets ‘snip snap’ as Home app integration teased
Last month, Google said it was redesigning the ‘Home & Nest Community’ and we now know what it looks like.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Google Home update speeds up Gemini, ‘Ask Home’ now works with voice commands
Yet another Google Home update rolling out this week speeds up Gemini while adding “Ask Home” functionality to voice commands and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home will try to make Nest Cam ‘Familiar Faces’ more reliable – the bar is low
“Familiar Faces” in Google Home have been a bit of a mess for years now, but Google is trying to address this pain point of Nest Cam with two key changes – and I’ll take just about anything at this point.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all
Following months of improvements in early access, Google Home is launching some massive expansions to automations this week, as well as new Nest Cam improvements, both of which are available to all users.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home voice assistant gets Gemini 3.1 upgrade
Google today announced a series of May / Spring 2026 updates for the Home app. Besides Nest Cam and automation improvements, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is getting an “intelligence upgrade” with Gemini 3.1.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home will roll out Gemini upgrades more widely in Europe, Asia-Pacific this week
Following an announcement in early April, Google says that Gemini for Home upgrades are set to roll out more widely in Europe and Asia-Pacific nations this coming week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app modernizes camera & media controls, Gemini voice assistant gets speed upgrades
Google is ending April with a rather sizable Home app and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home isn’t killing automations, but phone-related actions are going away
An errant message heard by some Google Home users seemed to imply that automations were going away – which would have been crazy. Thankfully, that’s not the case, but Google Home is doing away with its phone-related actions soon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle redesigning the Fitbit, Home & Nest Community forums
Google today teased an upcoming redesign of the “Fitbit Community” and “Google Home & Nest Community.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home assistant adding Continued Conversation
Instead of having to use Gemini Live for extended speaker or smart display interactions, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is adding Continued Conversation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home rolls out more Gemini voice updates for music, notes, more
Google Home has launched another set of updates for its new Gemini voice experience, addressing pain points in media playback and playlists, notes, and more.
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