Every Google Nest product that launched with Gemini today (and a new home speaker)

"The Google Home Speaker is planned to hit the market in Spring 2026 for $99. It'll be available in four colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Jade, and Berry. This is the same speaker that was leaked during the Made by Google event in August. Also: Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it This new Google Home Speaker will feature 360-degree audio and can double as the audio output for a Google TV Streamer with a cinematic surround sound-like experience."

"You can group this speaker with other existing Nest speakers to enable multi-room music streaming or pair it with another to create a stereo set. You'll be able to communicate with Gemini through this speaker, thanks to the Gemini for Home update that Google is now rolling out. This update will also be available to all Nest speakers from the past decade. Many of the new AI features will require a Google Home Premium subscription, which will replace the existing Nest Aware subscription."

"A new Nest Cam Indoor and an Outdoor model are being introduced to the market, both featuring a 152-degree diagonal field of view, 2K resolution, and improved low-light performance compared to previous models. Also: Google releases AI-powered ransomware detection features for cloud files Google also announced a new Nest Doorbell with a 1:1 aspect ratio, enabling it to capture more footage simultaneously. The device also supports zoomed-in previews in notifications."

Google introduced new Nest smart home hardware including a Google Home Speaker, Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor models, and a Nest Doorbell. The Google Home Speaker will launch in Spring 2026 for $99 and comes in four colors, offers 360-degree audio, multi-room grouping, and can act as audio output for a Google TV Streamer. Gemini for Home will be available on the new speaker and decade-old Nest speakers, with many AI features gated behind a new Google Home Premium subscription that replaces Nest Aware. New Nest Cams deliver 152-degree diagonal FOV, 2K resolution, and better low-light performance. The Nest Doorbell uses a 1:1 aspect ratio and supports zoomed-in notification previews.

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