Google is taking smart home technology to the next level with a fresh suite of devices, all driven by its powerful Gemini for Home artificial intelligence assistant. This exciting new collection includes upgraded Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) models, boasting impressive 2K HDR video, smart alert systems, and an expansive 166-degree field of view. Complementing these is the innovative Google Home Speaker, engineered for exceptionally natural conversations and featuring immersive 360-degree audio, along with seamless Google TV Streamer pairing and other advanced functionalities.
Pricing and Release Dates for Google’s New Smart Home Lineup
The brand-new Google Home Speaker is priced at $99.99 (approximately Rs. 8,900) and is expected to hit shelves in Spring 2026. Consumers in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and several other regions will be able to purchase it in stylish Berry, Hazel, Jade, and Porcelain color options.
Both the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen) and Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen) will retail for $99.99 (around Rs. 8,900) and $149.99 (roughly Rs. 13,300), respectively. These smart cameras will be available starting October 1st in the same countries as the new Home Speaker. The advanced Google Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), priced at $179.99 (approximately Rs. 16,000), will first launch exclusively in the US and Canada.
Deep Dive into the Features of Google’s New Nest and Home Devices
Google designed its latest wired devices – the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) – to gather rich, detailed data. This information is then fed into multimodal AI, enabling a deeper understanding of your home’s activity. Imagine receiving precise alerts like “dog jumps out of playpen” directly to your device.
[Image: The new Google Nest Cam and Doorbell in action]
These intelligent devices understand natural language, freeing users from sifting through footage. Instead of manually searching, you can simply ask, “What happened to the vase in the living room?” and the Gemini for Home-powered devices will instantly deliver an event summary along with relevant video snippets.
Each device features an upgraded camera capable of stunning 2K HDR video recording. This high-resolution capability allows for precise digital zooming and cropping, letting you pinpoint specific areas of interest. Crucially, when an alert is triggered, you’ll receive animated, zoomed-in previews, offering immediate clarity on what prompted the notification.
Google emphasizes robust security, equipping its new cameras with encrypted video and requiring two-step verification via your Google account. A prominent green LED clearly indicates when the camera is actively processing or streaming video, ensuring transparency. Furthermore, the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) all boast an IP65 rating, guaranteeing they are dust-tight and capable of withstanding light water sprays.
[Image: The new Google Home Speaker, featuring its distinctive LED light ring]
The new Google Home Speaker is specifically engineered to fully leverage Gemini for Home’s advanced capabilities. With dedicated custom processing, it ensures seamless and highly fluid interactions with Gemini’s sophisticated AI. A captivating light ring visually communicates Gemini’s status, dynamically glowing when it’s listening, processing, responding, or engaged in Gemini Live mode.
This smart home speaker boasts rich 360-degree omnidirectional audio, filling your space with immersive sound. For a true home theater experience, it can be effortlessly paired with another Google Home Speaker and a Google TV Streamer. It also supports familiar features like grouping with other Home and Nest speakers, as well as stereo pairing. For privacy, the new Google Home Speaker conveniently includes a physical microphone mute toggle.