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Google is finally bringing webviews to all of its Nest cameras

Google is finally bringing webviews to all of its Nest cameras

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Additionally, some users can now use their smart home devices to initiate the Google Home process.

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The new Google web interface for Nest cameras is coming this week.
The new Google web interface for Nest cameras is coming this week.
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Google has finally given its Nest smart home camera a home on the internet. Today, Google announced the release of the long-promised Google Home web interface in a blog post. You should now be able to see all of your Nest cameras and doorbells on home.google.com. If it's not there yet, Google says it's coming next week. Some users (including us) also have the option to launch the Google Home app when your door is open, the light is off, or the doorbell is pressed.

Here is the list of supported cameras for Webview:

  • Nest Cam (battery) and Nest Cam (wired)
  • Nest Cam with Flash (wired)
  • bell socket (battery)
  • Nest Doorbell (wired), also known as Nest Hello
  • Nest Doorbell (wired, second generation)
  • Nest Cam indoors and Nest Cam outdoors
  • Nest Cam IQ indoors and Nest Cam IQ outdoors

Last year, Google Nest general manager Rishi Chandra promised that desktop displays would arrive in 2022, and that just arrived. Many smart security cameras offer this feature, making it easy to see all your cameras on the big screen.

Nest did the same until last year when it released its latest camera, which didn't work on home.nest.com. With the new home.google.com URL, Nest users can now access and view all of their cameras, both old Nest cameras and new Nest cameras.

According to Google, the new page (which isn't working for us yet) lets you view live streams in full screen, view single streams or multiple streams, zoom in to see more details, view camera status, and more. everything from web.browser. You can also turn the camera on and off from the web view, activate the camera's battery when not in use, and view the status of the camera.

What's missing from this list is the video. It looks like you'll still need to use the Google Home app for the new camera and the Nest app for the old camera if you want to watch recorded shows.

To check, go to home.google.com on your computer and sign in with the same Google Account you use in the Google Home app.

New Google Home "starters" for everyday use are beginning to appear

As we reported last month, the Google Home app is undergoing major changes and will be available to the public soon. (Sign up here to be notified when this happens.)

However, there were some changes. For example, I can now use multiple smart device states to run routines in my Google Home app. These include turning lights on and off, locking or unlocking doors, pressing video calls, and starting or stopping cleaning robots.

These "triggers," as Google calls them, work in tandem with Google Home Tasks and can be configured to trigger actions in your home, such as when you leave your home. B. changing the status of other smart devices (more on this below).

According to Google, the full list of new arrivals includes:

  • Turn a device on or off (such as a smart light, smart plug, or TV)
  • When the motion sensor detects motion
  • When changing the thermostat mode
  • When you lock the smart lock
  • When the security system is on
  • When turning on or off a device (such as a robotic vacuum cleaner)
  • When someone rings the doorbell
  • Pause or pause media during playback
  • When you change the media volume
  • When changing media input settings

This is in addition to the current options that allow you to start treatment with your voice or at a specific time, such as e.g. sunrise or sunset.

My Google Home app has a new launcher and now I have 15 new device categories to choose from to start my day: Camera, Blinds, Dishwasher, Screen (Smart), Doorbell, Toaster, Light, Lock, Mop. , outlets, security system, sensors (motion only), speakers, sprinklers, switches, thermostats, televisions and vacuum cleaners.

There are also new activities for everyday life. In the past, you could turn smart devices (like lights) on and off, adjust thermostat temperatures, conduct performances, lock doors, or activate security systems.

Now you can also schedule the camera to turn on and off, set the thermostat mode (cold, warm, or auto), turn smart devices on or off (like a robot vacuum), play media, and adjust media volume. files. and media files. input selection. Also, you can now use temporary conditions for routines, such as B. "Start this routine at 7 am, but only on weekdays".

While this might seem like an incremental improvement, this feature is sorely lacking on the Google Home platform. Routine and automation make a smart home really smart. Starting a series of lessons with just one action is useful, saves time, and is quite a lot of fun.

With this new launcher, you can create a routine that turns on the lights, plays music, and disarms the security system when you open your front door. Or if you pass a motion sensor in the hallway, the light might turn on and the thermostat adjust to the time of day. It's a little disappointing that touch sensors (mainly used on doors and windows) aren't part of this initial launch. Overall, though, this makes the Google Home platform a much more reliable choice for smart home control.