Remember when a doorbell used to be just a simple “ding-dong,” with you awkwardly sprinting down the hall? Google clearly thinks we deserve more than just cardio.
The tech giant has just introduced a bunch of new AI cameras “Nest Cams” for both indoor and outdoor use, and, oh, they did not forget an updated doorbell powered by some serious AI smarts.
Now, before you let out a sigh of boredom hearing about another “smart” gadget, allow me to clarify. These are not your usual run-of-the-mill spy cams. Google’s AI sprinkling makes sure that you’ll not be in a sea of notifications whenever a squirrel struts across your lawn like it owns the place.
To make the most of Google’s Gemini AI, these new Google Nest devices had to be more than just cameras. They needed to actually understand what they see. That’s why Google built the latest lineup — Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) — to capture detailed data for AI. This means smarter alerts and quicker access to the moments that matter most.
The cameras can actually differentiate between people, packages, pets, and those audacious squirrels. Generative AI may be writing poems and producing fine art, but here it is used for something much more practical: preserving your peace of mind.
The Google AI Camera Indoor Nest Cam is designed to minimize storage space requirements, so it doesn’t just stand out and shout: “Big Brother’s here!” However, the outdoor edition is splendidly weatherproof and ready to glare down upon porch pirates with the kindly malevolence of a neighbourhood auntie who watches over everything.
And then comes the attractive and intelligent Nest Doorbell, featuring video, two-way audio, and, naturally, the best way to identify who is at the door before making a judgment on whether it is worth going down there.
Smart detection really gives this lineup an edge. Getting fed up with one-hour notifications saying `motion detected,’ and then finding out it was a passing car? The AI side of Google basically mutters, “Make way, I will only alert you when things count”. These, combined with cloud storage options and crisp HD format, plus a design that does not scream ‘a security prison’ at the top of its lips, suddenly make home surveillance a little chic.
The issue, so to speak, is that as homes get smarter, something else does too: the expectations. Google is not selling a camera; it is selling a future in which answering the door while being halfway across the globe is no longer considered weird. All the convenience, safety, and sass to go from one gadget that keeps an eye on you while you binge Netflix.
So, the real question is, now that AI is guarding your doorstep, will you put your trust in Google as your digital watchdog, or is that too much power for a single tech giant?
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