Google Home Update Restores Live View on Older Nest Cams

Overview

• The Google Home update, rolled out Wednesday, fixes the long‑standing Live View failures that left some first‑generation Nest Cams and migrated devices unable to show real‑time video.
• Google pushed specific camera repairs that address live‑stream connection failures on certain network types, restore event thumbnails on Nest Cam IQ models, improve camera clock accuracy for reliable timestamps, update security certificates, and reduce unexpected camera restarts.
• Android users get extra fixes for camera history player controls, fewer unnecessary Nest account‑relink prompts, clearer partner‑camera relinking instructions, and the restored option to remove an offline, unmigrated first‑generation Nest Doorbell.
• Gemini for Home (early access) gains smarter device disambiguation, more conversational voice feedback, faster timers and Broadcasts, and visual answers on Nest Hub displays to show helpful images with on‑screen replies.
• The Google Home app adds a Google Home Premium settings page, an Eco Mode Everywhere toggle for multiple Nest thermostats, public preview support for Wallet home keys with compatible locks, and expanded MCP agent controls to let AI agents view and manage automations; availability is staged so updates may appear at different times on users’ devices.