Google is currently testing several new (some may say overdue) Nest Cam features through the Public Preview program.
Starting from the topthe company is giving users the ability to create their own custom clips based on a Nest Cam's video history. This has been in the works for several years when Google first mentioned it update in 2021 after the launch of the Nest Cam (battery). Now Google Home on mobile has a tool that lets you delete sections in a feed. You choose a start time and then choose the “length of the video from a range of options”. The camera history page also gets a new event list and timeline views, highlighting the times when the device detected motion. The redesign aims to make the cutting process easier.
There are some limitations to using the crop function. Not only do you have to be a member of Public Preview, you also have to subscribe to it Nest Aware Plus with 24/7 continuous video history enabled and have a 'compatible Nest Cam or Doorbell' model. The full list of supported devices can be found on the announcement post, but to name a few, these include the second-generation wired Nest Doorbell and the Nest Cam with Floodlight.
Detection of garage doors
Then, select Nest Cam models can tell you if you've left the garage door open via a smartphone notification: “no additional hardware or sensors required.” It's all done through the built-in AI that enables enhanced image detection technology.
As with the Clip tool, there are some limitations to keep in mind. It will only be available to users in the US and Canada who own a battery-powered Nest Comb or the second-generation wired indoor Nest Cam. Instructions for setting up garage door detection can be found at Google's Nest Help website.
The tech giant is finally expanding Google Home support to the original Nest Cam Outdoor. This is a much-needed update, just like Google slowly finishing the official Nest app, prompting people to use the Home app instead. There's still work to be done with the transition, as other Nest series devices are still missing, such as the Nest Protect smoke detector. Finally, the holiday themes have returned to the Nest Doorbells.
There are plans to expand Nest Cam's timeline history and a way to download clips on Google Home for web browsers. If this sounds interesting, you can join the Public Preview program. You will also find instructions for this on the Nest Help page.
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