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Google Home Update Enhances Nest Cam Features and Gemini Functionality

11 November 2026 3 min read هدهد تك | Hudhud Tech

A new Google Home update is rolling out, providing a fix for “Live View” issues affecting Nest Cam devices, enhancements for the Nest Hub, and upgrades for Gemini.

The latest Google Home update can be categorized into several areas, starting with Gemini. Currently in early access, enrolled users can expect improvements in smart home controls, faster timers, and more conversational voice feedback, along with quicker Broadcasts.

Notably, the update enhances Nest Hubs, allowing smart displays to show relevant images when users ask questions.

In the Google Home app, a new “Google Home Premium” page has been added to the settings menu, along with an “Eco Mode Everywhere” toggle for homes with multiple Nest Thermostats. Additionally, support for Home keys in Google Wallet has been introduced for compatible locks.

Further software updates are being rolled out for older Nest Cam devices, including a fix for the “Live View” issue that has affected some devices, such as Nest Hello. Users can also remove an unmigrated Nest Hello from the Home app, even if it is offline.

  • More reliable camera history player controls (Android): Fixed issues where the previous and next event buttons or player controls could be missing or unresponsive on still-image events.
  • Fewer unnecessary Nest account linking prompts (Android): Resolved an issue prompting already-linked users with “Do you have a Nest account?” during brief network interruptions.
  • Clearer account relinking for partner cameras (Android): Fixed an issue where third-party cameras with expired partner account links appeared offline instead of showing the option to relink.
  • Offline legacy Nest Doorbell removal (Android): Restored the option to remove an offline unmigrated Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen).
  • Software updates for Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (1st gen), Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen / Nest Hello), Nest Cam IQ Indoor, and Nest Cam IQ Outdoor migrated to the Google Home app include:
  • Fixed live streaming connection issues: Resolved issues where live streaming could fail to connect over certain internet connections while event history continued recording normally.
  • Restored event thumbnails on Nest Cam IQ: Fixed an issue where event previews in the Google Home app could appear blank.
  • Improved playback timestamps and camera reliability: Enhanced camera clock accuracy for reliable event history timestamps and fixed stability issues to reduce unexpected camera restarts.

On the AI agent front, Google Home MCP connections now allow agents to control automations and access new controls and status checks across various devices, including thermostats, fans, air purifiers, and smoke alarms.

Google is also rolling out updates for smart speakers, although details on the new features remain limited.

 

Source: 9to5Google

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