Google Support for Matter Smart Home Protocol: What’s it All Mean?
Google said it will use the Matter smart home protocol across all Nest devices. What does that entail for security dealers and custom electronics integrators?
Google said it will use the Matter smart home protocol across all Nest devices. What does that entail for security dealers and custom electronics integrators?
Customers with ADT Command & Control and Blue by ADT can now control their systems via voice when using compatible Google Nest products.
For the first time, Google will co-brand the Nest Thermostat E for Goodman Networks and its 2,000+ independent HVAC and smart home installers.
The partnership will provide customers with integrated smart home technology to be offered in both DIY and professionally installed security offerings.
Project Connected Home over IP aims to make it easier for device manufacturers to build devices that are compatible with each other’s smart home and voice services.
In addition to controlling lighting, switches and plugs, abode users can now arm and disarm their security system, as well as control locks and view camera streams.
SnapAV now carries a full lineup of Nest and Google smart home products, including the professionally monitored Nest Secure alarm system.
The move comes as Google looks to more easily integrate some of its machine learning technology and artificial intelligence into Nest products.
Vivint will give two Google Home Mini devices to every new customer and add Nest Thermostat E and Google WiFi to its smart home suite.
The Google Home Mini and Home Max speakers show the company is ready to wrestle the smart home back from the clutches of Amazon and its Echo devices.