Nest Thermostat sales regularly shave cash off these pricey smart home accessories. That's perfect if you're kitting out your abode from scratch, but also great if you're replacing an older system ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Nest Protect has been added to the Google Home app. Available in Public Preview, Nest Protect users can now receive safety alerts and notifications alongside other devices in the Google Home app ...

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Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. The Nest Protect was the last device that could only be accessed and controlled from the Nest app, following Google’s efforts ...

Starting in the Public Preview program, Google Home is finally adding support for the Nest Protect, as well as Matter-certified smart locks. Android app support is rolling out starting today.

The viral “bed nest” trend — a topic that already has over 60 million posts — is all about turning your bed into, well, a nest. The idea is to strategically place pillows and blankets in a ...

Nest Protect smoke alarms are finally moving from the old Nest app to Google Home, starting with the Public Preview for Android users. You can now manage your Nest Protect alarms in Google Home ...

The Google Nest Mini is both a decent smart speaker for casual listening and a low-cost anchor for any smart home. As with any gadget though, glitches sometimes get in the way. When this happens ...

After breathing new life into some of San Diego’s most popular neighborhood bars, the new owners of Hearth House hope to make their mark in La Mesa. “Dive bars are kind of like neighborhood ...

But these days Google Home is a much wider term that encompasses the entire Google smart home ecosystem and these smart home devices have been rebranded as Google Nest. Compatible with all manner of ...

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