- Google launched its first 2K security cameras and its video doorbell
- All new devices use gemini for home to give detailed alerts
- You can also use “Ask Home” to search for moments in your video history
Google has just launched two new home security cameras Nest and a video doorbell, ending speculation that the Nest brand could be dead.
For a while, it seemed that Google completely abandons the name of the nest. Nest Aware turns into Google Home Premium and the company has abandoned the brand for its smart speakers, but the name of nest is clearly still alive and gives a kick for home safety equipment.
The three devices record at 2K, with a 1×1 appearance ratio and improved light performance compared to previous generation devices. If you subscribe to Google Home Premium, you will also get features fueled by AI such as detailed movement alerts (such as “Dog Sautéd Out of Playpen”), the history of consultable events and the home file, which gives you a summary of the events of the day.
Google Home Premium subscribers will have up to 60 days of video storage, but even if you do not register for a membership plan, your device will always save video clips up to 10 seconds for six hours.
The three new Nest devices are wired. Google has not yet revealed whether the versions powered by battery will be published later, but it is possible. The last ringing of the company’s battery arrived several months after the wired model, so it could be a matter of time.
Wired and watch
The NID (3rd generation) doorbell offers a 6x digital zoom and a field of vision at 166 degrees. It works with Gemini for Home Voice Assistant and Google Assistant, and is compatible with Alexa. It is only available in the United States and Canada for the moment, at a price of $ 179.99 (around £ 135 / $ 275). Google has not yet revealed if or when it is sold outside North America.
The interior of the Nest cam (2nd generation) has a slightly narrower field of vision than the doorbell at 152 degrees, but its specifications are also very similar. He records at 2K and offers the same free and paid free video storage options.
It can be placed on a flat surface, or mounted on a wall or ceiling using its integrated mounting plate and a pair of screws. It is available in three colors (snow, hazelnut and bay), although the last two will only be available in the United States. The snow color will be sold globally and the camera has a list price of $ 99.99 (about £ 75 /150 $ in).
Finally, the Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd generation) has a field of vision of 152 degrees, a 24/7 view and a night vision with HDR. It is available worldwide in one color (snow) and has a list price of $ 149.99 (about £ 110 / $ 230 in) for one, or $ 249.99 (£ 190 £ / $ 380 in) for a pack of two.
Is Google already behind?
Google faces a solid competition, however, with its launch of door door and camera one day after Amazon revealed a set of new bells and cameras. With higher resolution and more advanced features fed by AI than new Nest devices.
During an event in New York yesterday, Amazon showed its first doorbells and safety cams with 4K resolution, and a new feature called “Ring Retinat 4K”, which samples images in two weeks and adjusts image processing to optimize image quality.
Like the new nest devices, the ring updated cameras and bells offer AI subject recognition so that you can receive detailed notifications describing exactly what triggered a recording (like a dog flowing in the courtyard, a package on the doorstep or someone lying around a window).
However, new rings peripherals also have a new subscription feature called Alexa + Greetings, which can converse with appellants on your behalf. For example, if a letter calls, Alexa + Greetings could tell them to leave packages with a neighbor or in a specific specific space.
Another characteristic exclusive to the new ring door bells is the research party, which can help you find a lost dog by looking for it in images from the ring devices of your neighbors, following its movements effectively. The search for research should be available for other animals (such as cats) in the near future.
I hope to test all the new devices soon to see if they deserve a place in our guides to the best video bells and the best home security cameras.
