The Abode starter kit is an Alexa-compatible DIY home security solution
You're a strong, independent (wo)man, so why depend on a security company to take care of your home? Just use the Abode starter kit instead.
Nest debuts a cheaper version of its flagship thermostat – the Nest Thermostat E
Alphabet smart home company Nest has released a cheaper version of its flagship smart thermostat called the Nest Thermostat E
Looking to warm up your smart nest? Microsoft debuts Cortana-friendly Glas thermostat
Also today: Apple issue a critical iOS update for iPads and iPhones, Microsoft may block some old PCs from future Windows 10 updates.
Sensor-studded Kansas City is like a giant smartphone. Now it just needs apps
Though Kansas City didn't win the Smart Cities Challenge, it's using sensors to gather data and make decisions.
After years of being incompatible, Nest is considering adopting HomeKit
Google-owned Nest is having a change of heart regarding Apple's HomeKit, and is "at least considering adopting HomeKit."
Fido – or felon? Nest rolls out smart 4K security cam with facial recognition
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Nest’s new smart home camera lets you zoom and enhance, for real
With a 4K sensor, the Nest Cam IQ offers HDR imaging and up 12x of digital zoom so you can monitor your home clearly and confidently.
Nest's next-generation security camera could shoot in 4K resolution
Alphabet's Nest division is reportedly developing a 4K camera that automatically zooms into a 1080p frame when it detects motion.
Better late than never: Nest adds two-factor authentication to protect device
On Tuesday, Nest finally announced support for two-factor authentication, promising a "new layer of security"
If you're a Nest owner, you're the owner of an Energy Star device
On Tuesday, Nest announced that its signature Learning Thermostat had received an Energy Star from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Nest can now show you the door, thanks to latest security software update
Nest has announced the addition of automatic door detection and animated push notifications for premium customers.
Getting a smart thermostat may have gotten easier as Nest expands globally
Beginning February 15, folks in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be able to purchase a smart thermostat or any other Nest product.
Peace of mind: These 11 smart home devices can secure your place when you’re away
Finding peace of mind when you're away from home isn't always easy. Thankfully, these gadgets will help keep your home secure when you're not there.
Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities
Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, letting third parties get in on the fun.
Nest emphasizes style and safety with new thermostat colors, security camera features
Your smart home is about to get a lot sexier. And safer, too, thanks to Nest.
Google is building up its smart home division with Nest employees
Alphabet is restructuring Nest once again -- according to recent reports, dozens of Nest employees will be heading to Google.
Latest Nest iOS update puts temperature controls on your wrist
If true luxury is controlling the temperature of your home from your wrist, consider the latest update to the Nest iOS app the ultimate in living large.
Some Nest users couldn't connect remotely to their thermostats during the heat wave
In a situation that epitomized bad timing.The Nest thermostat had a problem in the midst of a pretty serious heatwave affecting large swaths of the U.S.
Nest brings its camera to the great outdoors, or at least your front porch
Unlike many outdoor security cameras, the Nest Cam Outdoor has two-way audio, so you can yell at those damn kids to get off your lawn.
Nest wants to save you even more money on heating and cooling
Nest is launching a new program with SolarCity customers called Time of Savings that enables the Nest Thermostat to adjust temperatures based on rates.
Get ready for Nest's newest thermostat and camera versions
No new Nest products have been officially announced, but sources reveal that new versions of the current thermostat and camera are on the way.
New Nest CEO Marwan Fawaz tells his employees that Nest is not for sale
Make no mistake, smart home fans, Nest is not for sale.
There’s trouble in the Nest neighborhood, so you may want to avoid moving in
Alphabet's Nest smart thermostat division may see more changes than a new CEO. Faster product to market cycles or a new company home are both possible.
Nest CEO to step down, nestle into role as adviser to Alphabet
Nest founder and CEO Tony Fadell has announced via the company's blog that he will no longer serve as CEO and will instead be an advisor to Alphabet.
A boatload of additional products are about to 'Work with Nest'
Nest has gained a slew of new partners to the Works with Nest program, including the likes of AT&T, SkyBell, LIFX, and more.
Smart mirror is so happy to see you it lights up as you get close
Simplehuman's Sensor Mirror Pro adds smart home connectivity to full spectrum lighting control. Via a companion smartphone app you can recreate any light.
Look out, Amazon! Nest open-sources OpenThread to snag more IoT partners
It seems as though Nest is hoping to build a Nest-led smart home ecosystem -- the company has just open-sourced its Thread framework.
Smart and safe: GreenIQ garden hub sets off sprinklers when Nest detects smoke
Thanks to a new integration between Nest Protect and GreenIQ Hub, if the Nest detects smoke, the GreenIQ Hub will turn on your sprinkler system.
Nest considers compensating owners of the soon-to-be defunct Revolv
In an attempt to appease angry Revolv owners, Nest is now considering compensating consumers "on a case-by-case basis."
Nest is making Revolv more useless than a plastic brick
Nest is set to kill integration with Revolv, turning it into a useless piece of plastic. As of May 15, neither the Revolv hub nor the app will work.
Google's smart home assistant could take on Amazon's Echo
The Amazon Echo has been a huge success, but Google is reportedly looking to build a home assistant of its own.
Nest can now use your phone to tell whether you’re home or not
The Nest smart thermostat has received an update that will essentially allow it to tell whether or not the user is home, adjusting accordingly.
Spotify's party house at SXSW will have live performances and a cardio party
For its fifth South by Southwest visit, Spotify plans its Spotify House showcase to include more than 45 performances and interactive experiences.