Google didn’t explain why it’s dropping sound detection, but the Home Max runs older firmware (1.56.275994) whereas the newer Google Home devices run firmware version 3.75.456944, as noted by ...

Sound detection lives on, just elsewhere in your smart home setup Even though Google Home Max is losing alarm detection, the feature will still be available on other Nest Aware-compatible devices ...

If you’ve seen a pop-up in the Google Home app over the past few weeks regarding “new Nest Cam features for Nest Hub Max,” you’re not alone. Update 4/30: Google has apparently fixed this bug.

The quality is there, and this is a drastically better speaker compared to the Google Home Max that, in my view, it replaces. But you’d also probably get most of that out of the Authentics 300 too.

You'll see the Google Home device's Wi-Fi settings. If the Google Home is currently connected to a network, select Forget This network. Choose Forget Wi-Fi network to confirm.

Google is ending support for the Dropcam and the Nest Secure home security system in one year, on April 8th, 2024. They are among the few remaining Nest products that haven’t been brought over ...

Google Home Max product manager Chris Chan cast doubt upon some of Apple's claims about its new smart speaker. I did a blind sound test. Google just launched its preemptive attack on Apple’s ...

Google Pixel Tablet vs. Nest Hub Max: Smart Home and connectivity As it's the newer device, the Pixel Tablet has somewhat better connectivity options than the Nest Hub Max.