New Products, New Features from Nest

Created on Tue, 07 July 2015, 16:30

Nest wants you to have a home that not only takes care of you, but takes care of itself. Their products not only work by themselves, they work with each other to save you energy, potentially save your life, and help you save and share your memories. Nest has added Nest Cam and the next-generation Nest Protect, new features to Nest Learning Thermostat, and the new Nest 5.0 app to their portfolio of thoughtful home products.

PRODUCTS: NEW PRODUCTS, NEW FEATURES FROM NEST

TARGET USERS: Anyone interested in connecting their home to save money, potentially save lives, and save memories

PRIMARY FEATURES NEST CAM:
-Home security camera that streams live video to your phone or computer
-Full HD 1080p video ; stream and store video content securely with a unique 2048-bit RSA key and securely transmit using a 128-bit SSL connection
-New stand has a magnetic base which can stick to metal, be mounted to the wall or screwed onto a universal tripod
-Eight high-powered infrared LEDs and new algorithms for improved Night Vision and motion detection
-Instead of the traditional spotlight view at night, Nest Cam shows you the entire room
-For an additional monthly fee, you can subscribe to Newst Aware with Video History which includes up to 30 days of video history content depending on your subscription choice, Alert Summary, Clips and Timelapses, creation of custom Activity Zones, and Advanced motion sensing

PRIMARY FEATURES SECOND GENERATION NEST PROTECT:
-Smoke and Carbon monoxide alarm is 11% smaller and sits more flush against the wall
-Stainless steel screen with tiny hexagonal with a light ring which shines even brighter for a better Pathlight
-Uses two wavelengths of light to look for both fast- and slow-burning fires
-Ability to silence false alarms from your phone or tablet using the new Nest app
-Up to 10-year product lifetime
-You can test the sensors, power, Wi-Fi connection, horn and speaker on all your alarms right from your phone, recommended to do so monthly
-Once per month, Nest Protect automatically tests the speaker and horn quietly and quickly, using a built-in microphone
-New redesigned backplate helps get Nest Protect level when placing it on your ceiling or wall, making it easier to install
-Easy-to-open battery door makes battery replacement hassle-free
-Uses Bluetooth Low Energy to improve pairing during setup for easier installation
-Whole Home Nightly Promise shows you all sensors and batteries are working with a quick green glow after you turn off the lights or a yellow glow if Nest Protect needs attention, indicates the status of all Nest Protects throughout the home
-Nest Safety Rewards are available through American Family insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance company starting this summer in certain markets. Check nest.com/insurance-partners to see if your area is included at this time or for more information on the discounts available

PRIMARY FEATURES NEST LEARNING THERMOSTATS UPDATES:
-New features are added to both first and second generation products
-New integration with Nest Protect
-Now sends a message to your phone if your home gets too cold or too hot (to help protect your pipes from freezing or a pet from overheating, for example); when the temperature returns to normal, Nest will let you know
-If you have a Nest Protect also, you can now see smoke and CO alerts right of your thermostat (the more places you see an alarm, the more chances you have of catching a problem early)
-Control up to 20 thermostats, per home, from within the app. The thermostats will work together to save enrgy and coordinate Auto-Away

PRIMARY FEATURES NEST APP 5.0:
-Control all your Nest products from a single app
-Can be used in any browser and on both Android and iOS devices (iOS 8.0+, Android 4.0+)
-Each Nest Thermostat, Nest Cam or DropCam has its own spot, while all your Nest Protects roll up into one icon, on the Home Screen
-You can see video previews of all your Nest Cams on the home screen so you can get a quick glance at different rooms
-Easier to get to popular thermostat functions on Nest Learning Thermostat
-If you have a Nest Cam and Nest Protect in the same room, you’ll see a camera buttom when you get a smoke or CO alert on your phone. Tap the button for an immediate live view of your home
-Dropcam Pro and Dropcam HD can new be accessed from within the Nest app
-New enhanced features for phones including zoom and enhance, if you have Nest Cam or Dropcam
-Nest Cam Talk and Listen is easy to use- just hold down the icon and start talking, just like a walkie-talkie

PRICING/OPTIONS/AVAILABILITY:
-Suggested retail price Nest Cam $199
-Available for purchase today at nest.com , and a range of retail partners including Amazon, Best Buy, Google Play, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target
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-Nest Aware with Video History can be purchased as a 10-day or 30-day subscription for $10/month or $30/month, respectively
-Available exclusively at nest.com or through the Nest app
-Suggested retail price second generation Nest Protect $99
-Available for purchase today at nest.com, and a range of retail partners including Amazon, Best Buy, Google Play, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target
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-Nest app 5.0 is available now in the Google Play Store and iOS App Store
-Nest Learning Thermostat software 4.5 updates are rolling out now, and will take up to two weeks to reach all Nest customers
-For more information on any of these products: nest.com