Gemini is baked into the new Google Home devices
Google just took the wraps off its latest Home and Nest devices – and the theme is clear: Gemini is everywhere. No matter what you pick, Gemini is part of the package. From cameras to speakers, these new gadgets are tuned for AI-powered experiences that go beyond the usual smart alerts and voice commands. On top of that, Google is working with Walmart to expand your choices across designs, sizes, and price points.
Nest cameras get sharper eyes and smarter brains
This is the third generation Nest Cam Indoor. | Image credit – Google
The second generation Nest Cam Outdoor. | Image credit – Google
The new Nest Doorbell. | Image credit – Google
Gemini’s AI adds a fresh layer of smarts if you are on Google Home Premium:
- Richer alerts – like “dog jumps out of playpen,” complete with zoomed-in previews.
- Search by asking – just say “What happened to the vase in the living room?” and see the clips.
- Home Brief – an AI-generated highlight reel of hours of footage.
But even without a subscription, you are not left empty-handed:
- Zoom and crop your feed to track one area.
- Intelligent alerts that spot people, vehicles, animals, and packages.
- Expanded event history with six hours of 10-second video previews (double the old three hours).
The rollout starts October 1:
- Nest Cam Indoor – $99.99
- Nest Cam Outdoor – $149.99
- Nest Doorbell – $179.99
They’ll be available in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia.
Walmart steps in with ultra-budget smart cams
These are the new and cheaper onn devices. | Image credit – Google
That means you don’t need to drop $100+ to start building a smart Gemini-powered setup – Walmart’s onn lineup lowers the barrier for anyone curious about upgrading their home security.
A new Google Home Speaker built for Gemini
Google Home Speaker comes in different colors to fit your style at home. | Image credit – Google
The standout feature is a glowing light ring that changes to show you when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding, giving a more expressive feel to interactions. The speaker also delivers balanced 360° sound, filling the room evenly no matter where it sits.
The design is compact yet premium, with colors like Porcelain, Hazel, Jade, and Berry. Privacy is also addressed with a physical mic mute switch.
The Google Home Speaker launches in Spring 2026 for $99 across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
Google’s Gemini-first home strategy is clear
This lineup makes it obvious: Google isn’t just sprinkling Gemini into its products – it’s building its entire home ecosystem around it. By opening the door to Walmart’s onn brand, Google is also making sure people on tighter budgets aren’t left out of the AI wave.
Hook you with budget, upgrade you with Nest?
Here’s the interesting part: Google might be playing the long game. By giving everyone a taste of Gemini, whether through a $20 Walmart cam or a $99 Nest speaker, it’s getting people invested in the ecosystem. Once you are hooked on the AI smarts, moving up to Nest’s pricier (and more polished) gear becomes a natural step.
Of course, whether these devices live up to the hype will only be clear once they hit homes. The real test is still to come.
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