Google Rolls Out Home Update Fixing Nest Camera Live View and Upgrading Gemini

Overview

• Google began a staged OTA rollout that on Wednesday delivered fixes that address Live View connection failures, blank event thumbnails, inaccurate timestamps, and unexpected restarts on first‑generation Nest Cams and Nest Cam IQ models.
• The camera fixes target specific network problems such as PPPoE, fiber, and mobile hotspot connections and include updated security certificates and improved camera clock accuracy to steady playback and event history.
• Gemini for Home in early access gets clearer smart‑home handling by asking quick follow-up questions when multiple devices match a command and now shows relevant images on Nest Hub smart displays to complement voice answers.
• The Google Home app adds a Google Home Premium page, an Eco Mode Everywhere toggle to apply energy saving across multiple Nest thermostats, and a public preview for adding Aliro-compatible home keys to Google Wallet.
• Google Home MCP agents in early access can now create, view, and update automations and access more device controls for items like vacuums, appliances, EV chargers, and smoke alarms while safety limits block sensitive actions.