Smart home devices like the Google nest have become as commonplace in our homes as microwaves or TVs. Working with speakers, thermostats, cameras, and doorbells, they have completely transformed our ...

Will the last device leaving the Nest app please turn out the lights? The day finally arrived; Google has announced it’s transitioning the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm to the Google Home app.

Nest Protect has been added to the Google Home app. Available in Public Preview, Nest Protect users can now receive safety alerts and notifications alongside other devices in the Google Home app.

Google Home is both the name of the smart-home platform and the name of the smartphone app. The platform is what brings all of your Google Nest devices and compatible third-party devices together.