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Leaks Point to Gemini-Powered Google Nest Refresh With 2K Cameras, Wired Doorbell and New Home Speaker

Google has not disclosed pricing or launch plans despite previously signaling an October window for Gemini for Home.

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Nest Video Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a new Google Home Speaker running Gemini, featuring Gemini Live, Sound Sensing for alerts like glass breaking or smoke alarms, 360-degree audio, and pairing with a Google TV streamer.
  • Leaked materials show a third‑gen Nest Cam Indoor, a new wired Nest Cam Outdoor, and a wired Nest Doorbell upgrading from 1080p to 2K HDR with up to 6x digital zoom and a Zoom & Crop focus tool.
  • Gemini-linked features reportedly include intelligent alerts that distinguish people, vehicles, and animals plus Daily Summaries that recap recorded events from the day.
  • The cameras are said to add resilience with up to one hour of local fallback storage during Wi‑Fi outages and expanded 10‑second event previews covering the past three hours.
  • Nest Aware is reportedly being rebranded to Google Home Premium with an Advanced tier, with pricing and which capabilities require a subscription still unconfirmed; the leak highlights new colorways such as Snow, Berry, Hazel, and Linen and shows no new battery models.