Google appears to have leaked its next wave of Nest security hardware inside the Google Home app, revealing new Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor models alongside a wired Nest Doorbell. The in-app assets include names, images, and code references that point to higher-resolution video, fresh colorways, and tight integration with the company’s Gemini AI.
What the Home app reveals
Strings and images discovered in the latest Google Home app build reference three devices by name: Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, second-gen), Nest Cam Indoor (wired, third-gen), and Nest Doorbell (wired, third-gen). Internal codenames — “linosa” for the outdoor cam, “ustica” for the indoor unit, and “rhodes” for the doorbell — appear alongside polished renders, a strong sign these products are nearing launch.
The images match familiar Nest industrial design but add new finishes. The Outdoor cam is shown in Snow and Hazel, while the Indoor cam adds a Berry option to Snow and Hazel. The wired Doorbell is pictured in Snow, Hazel, and Linen. These align with Google’s recent color strategy across Nest and Pixel accessories, where softer hues and matte textures are used to blend hardware into home decor rather than stand out.
Specs hinted so far
References in the app point to an upgrade to 2K video capture for the cameras and doorbell, alongside a “Zoom and Crop” feature with up to 6x digital zoom. That’s a meaningful bump over recent Nest cams that topped out at 1080p. In practical terms, 2K can make license plates, faces, and package labels more legible at typical porch and driveway distances, particularly when paired with HDR and improved night vision.
Mentions of Gemini support suggest on-device and cloud-assisted smarts are coming to Nest video. Expect more natural language summaries of events, context-aware alerts (for example, differentiating between a delivery and a lingering visitor), and better object classification. Google already offers Familiar Face Detection with its subscription; Gemini could expand that into scenario-level insights, such as highlighting the exact moment a package was dropped and when it was retrieved.
Subscriptions and software
Code strings also indicate a rebrand of the Nest Aware subscription to “Google Home Premium,” with an additional tier called “Google Home Premium Advanced.” Today, Nest Aware provides event history, Familiar Face Detection, and enhanced alerts, while wired cameras can add 24/7 video history at higher tiers. A renaming would align the service more closely with the Google Home ecosystem and make room for AI-forward features powered by Gemini, though pricing and final feature splits have not surfaced.
One practical angle to watch is how much of the new intelligence works locally versus in the cloud. Google has been moving more processing to the edge for speed and privacy, and the Home app’s language around “Zoom and Crop” hints at server-side enhancements as well. The balance will matter to users mindful of bandwidth caps and to privacy advocates who prefer sensitive video analysis to happen on-device.
How it fits Google’s strategy
These cameras slot into a broader push to infuse Gemini across home hardware, following a brief teaser of a Gemini-equipped Nest speaker at the Pixel 10 launch. Unifying the experience inside the Google Home app — rather than splitting functionality across legacy Nest and Google services — has been an ongoing effort, with the app steadily absorbing device setup, automation, and video review over the past two years.
A move to 2K is also overdue. Competitors like Arlo’s Pro series and Eufy’s higher-end cams commonly offer 2K or better, while Ring remains mostly at 1080p but leans on robust motion zones and a deep accessory ecosystem. Independent lab tests from organizations such as Consumer Reports consistently note that resolution helps, but overall image quality depends equally on sensor size, lens, HDR, and low-light performance — areas where Google’s computational chops could make a difference.
Competitive context and timing
Market watchers expect a launch window prior to the peak shopping season, which is when Google typically refreshes Nest hardware. Telltale signs would include FCC filings, retail inventory leaks, and server-side configuration updates in the Home app. The last time Google updated its wired doorbell and indoor cam lines, channel partners began prepping displays weeks before official announcements.
The home security category has grown steadily as households add video doorbells and outdoor cameras for porch pirate deterrence and neighborhood awareness. Analyst firms like Omdia and IDC have noted that AI-assisted features — such as person detection, smart activity zones, and package alerts — drive attachment to subscriptions and reduce false alarms, a dynamic that explains Google’s apparent shift toward a unified “Home Premium” branding.
What to watch next
Keep an eye on whether the 2K upgrade includes higher bitrates, improved infrared arrays, or onboard storage options, all of which influence real-world clarity. Also worth tracking: any changes to video history limits in the new subscription tiers and whether Familiar Faces and advanced alerts require the higher plan. If Gemini-powered summaries arrive as hinted, they could meaningfully streamline reviewing hours of footage into a few relevant highlights.
Until Google makes these devices official, the clearest picture we have comes from its own app. If history is a guide, this level of detail inside the Google Home build usually means new Nest hardware is close.