Let's start with something simple. When you set up a device like the Nest Mini 2 or Nest Hub Max, it connects to all your Google-related apps through your Google Account. That means it's automatically ...

Google's adding new features, powered by the company's Gemini AI, to its Nest cameras. Here are all the new things you can do ...

ADT and Google have been working behind the scenes for years now on a new partnership that, finally, has resulted in a new “DIY” security system. But, after getting started with “ADT Self Setup” as a ...

ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home security system that works with Nest cameras, smart displays, and thermostats and can be controlled through the Google Home app. ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home ...

Home security has been around for decades and can be very expensive and complicated to set up depending on what you’re trying to get. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been using ADT’s new Self ...

The technology world was shaken late last week by a ruling of the US International Trade Commission saying that Google had infringed on Sonos’ patents. After a couple of years of legal back-and-forth, ...

There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...

The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process. Even without devices like the Google Mini or Google Nest Displays ...

Dale Smith is a former Associate Writer on the How-To team at CNET. Whether you already have a Google Home or Nest speaker, or you're setting one up for the first time, taking five minutes to make a ...