Google officially introduces the next generation of Gemini-powered Nest Cams and Doorbell and the new Google Home Speaker
In September, Google unveiled Gemini for Home, and yesterday, the early access program details for Gemini for Home were officially revealed by the company. It was revealed that it will be gradually rolled out to Google Home subscribers in early 2026.
Apart from this, Google has also officially launched a few new Google Home devices that are built for Gemini. The new lineup includes Nest Cams and Doorbell, and Google Home Speaker.
New Nest Cams
The new AI camera includes- Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen). All three new cameras feature 2K HDR video for incredible clarity. DXOMARK has ranked all three new cameras first in their class for image quality. They feature Google’s widest and tallest field of view. The new Nest Cams capture a 152-degree diagonal view, while the Nest Doorbell offers a 1:1 aspect ratio and 166-degree diagonal view so you can see packages on the round, wide entryways and visitors from head to toe.
Low-light performance is improved so you see rich color and detail with the help of a new sensor and a wider aperture. The cameras now stay in full-color mode much longer at dawn and dusk than before. They still feature high-powered infrared night vision. They arrive with new Gemini for Home capabilities: Zoomed-in video preview, get video history from Ask Home with event description and relevant video clips, and Home Brief provides a summary of hours of footage.
They are packed with helpful features:
- Zoom in on what matters and crop out what doesn’t. Zoomed-in animated previews with your alerts are also rolled out.
- Built-in intelligent alerts
- The included event history is doubled compared to the previous generation of Nest Cams and Doorbells for three to six hours. You get 10-second clips of each event that happened.
All new cameras use encrypted video by default, two-step verification through your Google Account, and a clearly visible green LED. The outdoor camera and doorbell are IP65 rated.
Availability
The new Nest Cam Indoor comes in Snow, Hazel, and Berry colors. The new Nest Cam Outdoor is available in Snow and Hazel, and the Nest Doorbell comes in Snow, Hazel, and Linen. They are available on the Google Store and at major retailers.
The new Nest Cam Indoor is priced at $99.99, and the Nest Cam Outdoor is priced at $149.99. In a two-pack, they are priced at $249.99. They are available in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The Nest Doorbell is priced at $179.99 and is available in the US and Canada. Gemini for Home features will roll out to owners of these new devices in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Austria first. These devices in other regions will receive it in early 2026.
New onn Indoor Camera Wired and onn Video Doorbell Wired
The company has partnered with Walmart to launch these devices. You’ll be able to set them up and control them right from the Google Home app, where you’ll get 1080p live view resolution and intelligent alerts, along with the new Gemini for Home cameras features, all at an affordable price. Your Google Home Premium subscription unlocks these advanced features, intelligent alerts, and event history for your onn devices right alongside your Nest cameras.
The onn Indoor Camera Wired is priced at $22.96, and the onn Video Doorbell Wired is priced at $49.86. It is available on Walmart.com and in stores across the US.
Google Home Speaker
The new Google Home Speaker is designed specifically for Gemini for Home. It’s built for more natural conversations, with custom processing to handle Gemini’s advanced AI for faster, more fluid interactions. A new light ring provides expressive visual feedback with a dynamic glow that shows you when Gemini is listening, thinking, reasoning, responding, or in Gemini Live mode. Intuitive controls make it easy to tap to adjust speaker volume or to stop interactions.
The Google Home Speaker delivers balanced, 360° audio. You can now pair two Google Home Speakers with a Google TV Streamer to turn your living room into a home theater with cinematic surround-sound audio. It also supports existing features like grouping with other Home and Nest speakers for multi-room music and the ability to use two as a stereo pair. Plus, it also includes a physical toggle that mutes the microphone for privacy.
Availability
It comes in Porcelain, Hazel, Jade, and Berry colors. The new Google Home Speaker will in Spring 2026 for $99.99 and be available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
