Stephen Schenck / Android Authority If you’ve been waiting for a lower price on an indoor camera, the Google Nest Cam Indoor is worth a look today. It’s an affordable option for your smart home from a familiar name in home monitoring, and the current price is hard to ignore. Ahead of Prime Day 2026, … Read More “The 4.6-star Google Nest Cam Indoor just dropped 30% to $69.99” »
TL;DR ADT has launched a new DIY home security system called ADT Blu. It lets users buy individual cameras and sensors, or complete kits and install everything on their own. However, it doesn’t support Nest integration, which can be a deal-breaker for many. If you’ve always wanted to set up a DIY home security system, … Read More “ADT’s new DIY home security system has a catch” »
If you’re having trouble accessing Google Nest services, you’re not the only one. An influx of users are claiming that Google Nest is experiencing an outage. According to Downdetector, reports started coming in at around 3:30 AM ET. Since then, the count has spiked to nearly 800. Hundreds of users are also chiming in on … Read More “Having trouble with Google Nest services? You’re not alone” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google officially moved the Home & Nest Community off its third-party platform and onto its own internal support system. Existing user accounts, badges, ranks, and forum status will not transfer, forcing longtime members to start over from scratch. Google will permanently delete old forum posts and account data on … Read More “Google just nuked the old Nest forums, and your account is gone” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Some Google Home users are seeing a bug where smart bulbs stay connected but lose color controls, leaving only basic white or warm light options. The issue appears inconsistent, with reports on Reddit and the Google Nest Community showing affected setups alongside others that work normally. A community workaround … Read More “Google Home removes smart bulb RGB controls — here’s the fix” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is relaunching the Home and Nest Community and Fitbit Community forums next month with an improved experience. The company confirmed to Android Authority that past posts will be completely wiped in May once the shift happens. Thousands of support posts regarding complaints, tips, and feedback will be lost … Read More “The best source for Home and Nest help is being erased soon” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is overhauling the Fitbit Community and the Google Home and Nest Community next month. The changes include a new look, smarter categories, and a dedicated Gemini for Home discussion space. Post history won’t be available on either forum after the changes take effect, and Fitbit users will need … Read More “Google’s Home and Nest Community gets a redesign next month” »
