Google is upgrading almost every Nest security device - and there's a new Home speaker, too

Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google has just announced new Nest smart home devices. The new devices include a smart speaker with Gemini, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams. The company is also releasing multiple updates to its Google Home app, and Gemini will officially replace Google Assistant in smart homes. Google is introducing significant updates to its smart home lineup, including new hardware and major enhancements to its generative AI software for existing Nest devices. The new Nest smart home products include a Google Home Speaker, a Nest Cam, and a Nest Doorbell. The Google Home Speaker is planned to hit the market in Spring 2026 for $99. It'll be available in four colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Jade, and Berry. This is the same speaker that was leaked during the Made by Google event in August. Also: Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it This new Google Home Speaker will feature 360-degree audio and can double as the audio output for a Google TV Streamer with a cinematic surround sound-like experience. You can group this speaker with other existing Nest speakers to enable multi-room music streaming or pair it with another to create a stereo set. You'll be able to communicate with Gemini through this speaker, thanks to the Gemini for Home update that Google is now rolling out. This update will also be available to all Nest speakers from the past decade. Many of the new AI features will require a Google Home Premium subscription, which will replace the existing Nest Aware subscription. A new Nest Cam Indoor and an Outdoor model are being introduced to the market, both featuring a 152-degree diagonal field of view, 2K resolution, and improved low-light performance compared to previous models. Google also announced a new Nest Doorbell with a 1:1 aspect ratio, enabling it to capture more footage simultaneously. The device also supports zoomed-in previews in notifications. This device, and the other Nest Cams, feature the widest and tallest field of view of any Google cameras, offering a larger surveillance area. Also: Google releases AI-powered ransomware detection features for cloud files The Google Nest Cam Indoor is available starting today for $100, the Nest Cam Outdoor costs $150, and the Nest Doorbell is $180.