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Everything Google launched in 2021 (and what we're hoping for in 2022)
We see into the future for this year's Nests and Pixels
Here at Android Police, we take pride and pity in covering what Google creates in one hand and kills with another. This year has seen plenty of additions to the graveyard, but what about the things that the company let live? How have they fared in critical view? And how will they continue to hold up? We take a look back... and forth.
Livestream your own porch with $50 off a battery-powered Nest Doorbell
'Whoa, my mail is being delivered!'
Smart doorbells are one of the more practical luxuries of our modern age: they're like peepholes you can check on from anywhere. Google's are among the pricier options on the market, but today, you can grab a wireless Nest Doorbell for $130 — $50 off the normal price.
Nest Doorbell (battery) review: Worthless without a subscription
$180 is only the start, it's basically useless without a monthly or yearly Nest Aware subscription
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Most of us have a doorbell, but most of us probably don't have a smart doorbell, even if our house is otherwise loaded with ostensibly "smart" gadgets. It's actually a pretty useful thing, too, letting you keep an eye on packages, speak to folks that drop by while you're away, or just see who is at the door. Along with the release of Google's new security cameras, it's trying to make them a little more accessible for customers, reducing the cost of the optional subscription and opening up which features are available without one. The new battery-powered $180 Nest Doorbell joins the existing wired option, and it is probably worth a look if you're heavy into the Assistant ecosystem but can't plug in, though there are some notable issues.
You can now start using Nest Doorbell’s seasonal Halloween chimes
Alongside new tones exclusive to the battery-powered Nest Doorbell
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We’re only a week into autumn, but I’m already all in. Apple cider in my fridge, a pumpkin on my doorstep — it’s fall’s world, and I’m just living in it. If you’re ready to dive into the Halloween season as soon as possible, Google’s annual Halloween-themed doorbell chimes are now ready for use with your Nest Doorbell, alongside a few permanent additions to the company’s latest gadget.
Google rep explains why the Nest Doorbell can't record continuously even when it's wired
You'll need to either buy the older wired model or pair it with a second cam for that
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If you were hoping to pick up one of the new Nest Doorbells and wire it in for continuous recording, Google tells us that won't be an option. Even though the new battery-powered Nest Doorbell can be plugged in permanently, so you don't have to recharge it, it still won't support continuous 24/7 video recording, even though the new battery-powered Nest Cam will.
Nest's new battery-powered security camera and video doorbell now shipping in the US
Buy them today, install them this weekend
After announcing a bumper crop of smart security hardware earlier this month, Google appears ready to begin delivering its new battery-powered Nest smart home devices to the masses. Google Store shoppers can now cart both items and get actual ship dates.
Google promises to replace some Nest cameras for free if they're stolen
Try this one weird trick to get a free second Nest Cam — and go to jail for fraud
According to a support page (spotted by AP alum/Ars Technica editor Ron Amadeo), Google will replace the new battery-powered Nest Cam and the newer and older Nest Doorbells if they are stolen. Google reserves the right to say "no" if things seem sketchy, and you have a few hoops to jump through, but it should make sure you aren't out $180 if someone absconds with your new camera or doorbell.
Nest has a new doorbell, battery-powered camera, smart floodlight, and the cheapest Nest Cam to date
A Nest Cam for every part of your house — hopefully excluding the bathroom
Though the company leaked it a bit early, the new Nest lineup of smart security cameras is now official and covers a wide spread of options, from new battery-powered cameras to the cheapest Nest Cam yet, and even a brand new floodlight. Price range from $280 down to $99. Availability for the four new models varies, with pre-orders for the new $180 battery-powered Nest Cam and $280 Nest Doorbell starting today. And if you're cheap (like me), Google's also expanding what you can do without a Nest Aware subscription.