At the Made by Google event held in New York recently, Google unveiledPixel 10 series phones, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a, and sharp-eyed people also discovered that Google apparently quietly displayed a new smart speaker that may be launched soon at the event.Android Headlines websiteIt also obtained relevant information, revealing that Google is preparing to launch a smart speaker integrated with Gemini AI services, as well as more Nest-branded cameras and doorbell products.
This is another large-scale adjustment to Google's smart home product line following the update of the Nest series of products several years ago. With higher-resolution imaging and Gemini AI-assisted functions, users can enjoy a safer and more convenient home experience.
Gemini AI-powered new smart speaker
The new Google Home Speaker will feature Gemini AIReplaces Google Assistant digital assistant serviceThrough the built-in Gemini Live and Learn with Gemini functions, and supporting sound sensing, it can determine whether the user opens the door to go out, and report in real time if glass breaks or smoke alarm sounds.
In addition, the new smart speaker has 360-degree surround sound and balanced sound performance. Even though it is small in size, it can still provide a high-quality listening experience and can be used with Google TV Streamer.
The third-generation Nest Cam Indoor camera gets upgraded to 2K HDR
The third-generation Nest Cam Indoor, in addition to the new Snow, Berry, and Hazel colors, boasts a major upgrade: 2K HDR resolution. Compared to the 2021p resolution offered by the 1080 model, the new version offers clearer and more detailed images and supports up to 6x digital zoom and cropping, allowing users to easily focus on the crib or specific areas.
The camera can store up to one hour of device-side recordings to avoid the problem of being unable to continue monitoring when Wi-Fi is disconnected. In addition, a new three-hour event preview function has been added, providing a quick review of 1-second short videos.
The second-generation Nest Cam Outdoor offers more flexible outdoor surveillance.
The second-generation Nest Cam Outdoor is currently available only as a wired model, in Snow and Hazel. Some colors will be available exclusively on the Google Store. Its functionality is largely the same as the indoor camera, including support for 2K HDR, a three-hour event preview, and on-device storage backup, making it ideal for monitoring yards, garages, and other outdoor spaces.
Nest Doorbell 3rd Gen: More Color Options
The new generation Nest Doorbell (wired version) has also been upgraded to 2K imaging and is available in new colors: Snow, Hazel, and Linen, to suit every home style. It offers the same features as the Nest Cam series, including zooming and cropping, event previews, and support for on-device storage during Wi-Fi outages.
Added Daily Summaries that can summarize daily events through AI
The new Nest series models will add an AI feature called Daily Summaries, which automatically organizes all detected events throughout the day through Gemini AI and provides a concise review to prevent users from missing important situations.
Subscription service renamed Google Home Premium
In addition, Google is also preparing to rename the original Nest Aware subscription service to Google Home Premium and launch an advanced version, Google Home Premium Advanced. Although the pricing has not yet been announced, it can be expected to be deeply integrated with the new generation of hardware functions.
