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Google is rolling out a broad update to its smart home ecosystem, addressing persistent bugs while introducing new software capabilities. The update fixes live streaming issues for older migrated Nest Cam models, restores blank event previews on the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor, and repairs unresponsive playback buttons on Android. The changes arrive alongside user reports of a separate Android bug that stripped video previews and thumbnails from Nest camera alert notifications, forcing owners to open the app directly to review events. [1][2]
The release also enhances Gemini for enrolled early access users, adding faster timers, quicker broadcasts, and visual image answers on Nest Hub smart displays. In the Google Home app, users gain an Eco Mode Everywhere setting for multi-thermostat households, support for digital Home keys in Google Wallet with compatible locks, and a new Google Home Premium settings page. Google Home MCP connections now permit AI agents to control automations and check statuses for hardware including thermostats, robot vacuums, and EV chargers. [1]
A new Google Home update is rolling out with a fix for “Live View” issues affecting Nest Cam devices, improvements for the Nest Hub, upgrades for Gemini, and more.
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You're not alone if your Nest camera notifications are text-only.
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