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Nest Cam and Doorbell ‘2K’ Boxes Hit Retail Shelves With Gemini Branding

Box specs confirm wired-only hardware tied to Gemini, with full details due October 1.

Google Nest Doorbell wired (2nd gen) at Google's Fall 2022 event
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Overview

  • Packaged units spotted at Home Depot show Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen), Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen), and Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) labeled “2K” and “with Gemini.”
  • A new photo of the Doorbell 2K box lists 2048 x 2048 HDR video and a 166° diagonal field of view, up from today’s 960 x 1280 and 145°.
  • Strings in the Google Home app v3.40 corroborate the wired-only lineup and point to Gemini for Home integration.
  • App hints indicate feature upgrades such as digital zoom with cropping, HDR support, extended three-hour previews, and local backup storage for outages.
  • Shelf price tags have been photographed but may reflect older models, some checkout attempts are reportedly blocked, and the box notes a subscription is required for Gemini and certain AI features.