Google Home app will soon support the Nest Protect

The Google Home app will soon support the Nest Protect
Alongside the Nest updates, the Google Home app is also getting expanded support for smart locks connected via Matter, adding the ability to set passcodes, among other features. The lock updates are rolling out through the app’s “Public Preview” feature on Android, with iOS support coming in early 2025.
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Nest Protect finally comes to the Google Home app with Matter smart locks in tow
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Starting in the Public Preview, the Google Home app is finally adding support for the Nest Protect, as well as Matter-certified smart locks.
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