![]() ![]() However, customers who want to purchase hardware are redirected to the Google Store.Įven more confusing are the Nest mobile apps. For instance, is still up and running for customers to interact with security cameras and thermostats. Google is trying to merge the two brands under one vision for home products, but the company still has a few degrees of separation. That name has persisted, even though the physical devices are no longer branded as such. The Google Cast app, which was a companion for Chromecast devices, was renamed Google Home. The original Google Home speaker launched with a rename, too. RELATED: How to Use Your Google Nest Hub as a Digital Photo Frame It also announced that Google Nest would be the new branding for its smart home products. ![]() The original Google Home speaker launched in 2016, followed by the mega-popular Google Home Mini.Īfter Google and Nest merged, Google renamed the Google Home Hub the Google Nest Hub. While Nest was releasing its own branded devices, Google launched smart speakers and displays in its Google Home line. ![]() The goal of the merger was tighter integration with Google’s smart home devices and Google Assistant.Īnd that’s where things started to get messy. Nest remained separate from Google until 2018, when it finally merged with Google’s hardware division.
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