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Many Texans just found out they gave energy companies remote control of their thermostats

Many Texans just found out they gave energy companies remote control of their thermostats

June 21, 2021
In case news sites haven't made it painfully clear by now, today is Amazon Prime Day (sorry, we have to pay the bills somehow). As always, there are a ton of deals on tech, including a lot of smart home tech. But be careful about buying a new smart thermostat: If you blindly opt into an...
Google announces new features for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest devices

Google announces new features for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest devices

June 8, 2021
Google has just announced a bunch of new features for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest devices. The first is the Sling TV homescreen integration, which is rolling out starting today to Chromecast with Google TV. Once rolled out, Google TV users will be able to navigate and browse live shows served from Sling straight...
Google Home 2.30 rolls out with full Nest Thermostat controls

Google Home 2.30 rolls out with full Nest Thermostat controls

October 27, 2020
Google today began rolling out an update for its Google Home app that introduces support for the latest Nest Thermostat. Google previously said the Home app would be the primary way to control the company’s newest smart home thermostat. With the version 2.30 update, users will no longer need to rely on the Nest app, like...
Why the Google Nest Thermostat is a perfect way to start your smart home

Why the Google Nest Thermostat is a perfect way to start your smart home

October 13, 2020
Google is looking to a new generation of smart homes with the launch of its latest generation of Google Nest Thermostat. It marks ten years since the first (pre-Google) Nest Thermostat brought home automation to an audience beyond James Bond movie villains and offers more features at a lower price. Here’s everything you need to...
Google unveils the new Nest Thermostat with a Soli presence sensor for $129

Google unveils the new Nest Thermostat with a Soli presence sensor for $129

October 12, 2020
Google on Monday introduced a new Nest Thermostat, and it’s available starting today for just $129. The device is a simpler take on Google's previous Nest thermostats, but that doesn’t mean the device isn’t smart. In addition to monitoring your heating and cooling system, the new Nest Thermostat features Soli technology for motion sensing. https://youtu.be/20367DapHlc One of...
[Update: $129 Price] New Google Nest Thermostat gets certified with 60GHz transmitter, possibly for air gestures

[Update: $129 Price] New Google Nest Thermostat gets certified with 60GHz transmitter, possibly for air gestures

October 8, 2020
Google is seemingly preparing a new Nest thermostat, and it could feature air gesture controls. According to a new filing with the U.S. FCC spotted by Droid-Life, Google is making a new smart thermostat with the model name “G4CVZ”. This thermostat will likely be Nest-branded, but more interestingly, it may come equipped with Google’s Project Soli...