Nest is a brand of smart home products that focuses on making homes more energy-efficient, comfortable, and safe. Nest products include thermostats, cameras, doorbells, alarms, and smart locks. These products are designed to work together to make a smart and connected home.
Nest was founded in 2010 by former Apple engineers Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers.
The first product launched by Nest was the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011.
In 2014, Google acquired Nest for $3.2 billion.
In 2019, Nest became a subsidiary of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and was merged with the Google Home brand.
In 2020, Nest launched a new line of smart home products, including a video doorbell, a smart lock, and an outdoor camera.
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The Nest Learning Thermostat is a smart thermostat that learns your schedule and preferences to automatically adjust the temperature of your home. It can also be controlled remotely through the Nest app.
The Nest Cam is a security camera that can be placed inside your home to monitor activity. It has 24/7 live streaming, night vision, and motion and sound detection.
The Nest Hello Video Doorbell is a smart doorbell with a camera that allows you to see and speak to anyone at your door, even when you're not home. It has HD video, night vision, and motion detection.
Nest Protect is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that sends alerts to your phone when it detects a potential danger in your home. It also has a built-in speaker that can give you voice alerts.
The Nest x Yale Lock is a smart lock that can be controlled from your phone. It also has a keypad, so you can give people access to your home without giving them a physical key.
Nest is a brand of smart home products that includes thermostats, cameras, doorbells, alarms, and smart locks. These products are designed to be connected and controlled by a single app, and they can learn your behaviors and preferences to make your home more efficient and comfortable.
Yes, Nest products are compatible with Google Home. In fact, Nest and Google Home have been merged into a single brand, so you can control all your smart home devices from the Google Home app.
Most Nest products are designed to be easy to install and set up. For example, the Nest Learning Thermostat comes with an installation guide and can be installed in under 30 minutes. However, some products may require professional installation.
No, you don't need a subscription to use Nest products. However, some features, such as video recording and storage, may require a subscription to Nest Aware.
Generally, Nest products are designed to work with other smart home platforms, but not all features may be available. For example, Nest cameras can work with Amazon Alexa, but some features may not be available without a Nest Aware subscription.