Google's Latest Nest Devices Unveiled through Leaks: The Gemini, Boasting 2K Resolution and Enhancements

The tech giant Google is set to unveil a new generation of its Nest devices, promising a significant upgrade in home security and smart home speaker technology.

Starting with the security cameras, the next generation of Nest Cams is expected to upgrade to a 2K resolution, bringing more detail to security images and bringing Nest up to par with many other top security cameras. This resolution upgrade will undoubtedly enhance the clarity of the footage, providing a more comprehensive view of your home.

In addition to the resolution upgrade, the new Nest devices will feature automatic local video storage. This local storage serves as a backup in case of Wi-Fi failure, ensuring that your security footage is never lost.

Daily summary video recaps are also being adopted by Nest cameras and doorbells. These recaps provide a condensed view of the day's events, making it easier for users to quickly review their footage.

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The Google Nest Doorbell has been the writer's preferred video doorbell due to its snappy performance, sharp AI detection, and free video storage. The new generation of Nest doorbells is expected to build upon these strengths.

Rumours suggest that the new Zoom and Crop feature may be added to the next generation of Nest cams, allowing for permanent focus. However, it's important to note that this feature is not yet confirmed.

One potential downside is that the 10-second video previews might be insufficient for recording average conversations. This could lead to missed details in some instances.

The old Nest Aware subscription was raised to $10 per month in 2025, and the perks and AI features included in the premium version were hard to understand. To address this, Google is replacing the old Nest Aware subscription with a new version called Google Home Premium and a higher tier called Google Home Premium Advanced.

These new subscriptions aim to make it easier for users to understand the included detection features. They offer person versus face recognition, Gemini video-searching, and long-term video storage.

In terms of sound, the new Nest generation of video doorbells and cameras will feature 360-degree sound. This feature helps fill larger rooms and open-floor plans with music or TV sound when connected to your entertainment system. Spatial audio could become more noticeable with this feature in the new Nest speaker.

Google's smart home speaker in the new Nest generation will focus on 360-degree sound, similar to Amazon's Echo Show 10, latest Echo, and Apple's HomePod line. The old Nest Audio is expected to be replaced by the new smart home speaker in the upcoming Nest generation.

Finally, Google is rephrasing the "3 hours of video history included" to "3 free hours of video previews that last up to 10 seconds" for the new Nest devices. This change aims to clarify what users can expect from the new devices' video storage capabilities.

Perhaps the most significant change is the introduction of Gemini AI, which is confirmed to replace Google Assistant in Google Home and Nest devices starting in October 2025. Gemini AI offers more advanced features like improved speech understanding, contextual conversations, and the ability to handle complex commands for smart home control. The transition will be gradual, allowing users to switch to Gemini as their default assistant while still having the option to use Google Assistant.

With these updates, Google is positioning itself to remain a leader in the smart home and home security markets. The new generation of Nest devices is expected to bring major updates to indoor/outdoor cams, doorbells, and a new smart speaker option, making it an exciting time for those looking to enhance their home's security and smart home capabilities.

Google's Latest Nest Devices Unveiled through Leaks: The Gemini, Boasting 2K Resolution and Enhancements