The Google Nest Doorbell has been my video doorbell of choice, based on its snappy performance, sharp AI detection and free video storage. But its last upgrade, with only minor changes, was back in 2022.
A new generation is long overdue in Nest's home security line. That's why I was happy to see reports about a new Nest line that's bringing major updates to products, from indoor/outdoor cams and doorbells to a brand-new smart speaker option.
Gemini AI, with its conversational AI and other tricks, is already a confirmed upgrade for the new Nest generation, positoned to replace Google Assistant this year in the Google Home ecosystem. Here are the other upgrades I'm pumped about.
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Higher 2K resolution cams
Nest cameras are getting an overdue resolution upgrade. Tyler Lacoma/CNET
Google Nest Cams have been stuck at a 1,080-pixel resolution for years, while the Nest Doorbell has a similar resolution with a different field of view to capture more vertical images. The next generation is expected to upgrade all these cams to a 2K resolution.
This welcome improvement not only adds significantly more detail to your security images and details, but it also brings Nest to the level of many other top security cameras, which have been steadily upgrading their resolution for years, while Nest has fallen behind.
According to reports, Nest cams may also get a new Zoom and Crop feature, though I doubt this rumor is particularly new. While Nest's devices already come with a 6x digital zoom, this ability may allow them to be more permanently focused.
A new type of Nest subscription
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