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Google Details Home App Upgrades for Nest Cams, Promising Faster, More Reliable Streams

Google says the changes are rolling out in phases following user complaints.

Overview

  • Google detailed under-the-hood fixes to live playback, including accurate online/offline status reporting and lower first-frame latency.
  • Users should see fewer "no video available" errors and more dependable recovery when a stream is interrupted by switching a camera off and on.
  • A 10-second quick seek now enables double-tap skipping through recorded footage, paired with clearer video and a smoother timeline.
  • New camera controller gestures let people swipe between timeline and events, enter full screen, and dismiss a feed.
  • Previews and notifications now show cached images while live video loads, with updates rolling out on Android and iOS, and separate reports point to a possible hardware refresh that Google has not confirmed.