Google Home revamp: Gemini AI integrates into Nest camera, doorbell, speaker

Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced a range of new Nest-branded hardware on Wednesday, just a day after Amazon.com Inc. held its own product showcase, as both vie to more deeply integrate AI throughout the smart home.

The latest Google devices include a pair of video cameras, a new doorbell and a compact speaker that plays sound in every direction. The three camera-based products—the third-generation Nest Cam Indoor ($100), second-gen Nest Cam Outdoor ($150) and third-gen Nest Doorbell ($180)—are available now, while the $99 Google Home Speaker won’t ship until spring 2026.