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As Nest Secure officially dies, Google offers free ADT systems

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What you need to know

  • Nest Secure is being officially sunset on April 8, 2024. Units will not receive any updates after that time and it will cease working in the Nest app.
  • Google is offering free upgrades to the new ADT Self Setup system for some customers.
  • Dropcam and Works with Nest programs are also being discontinued.

Nest Secure users will officially have to look for a proper replacement to their beloved home security system before April 8, 2024. After that date, Nest Secure systems will stop receiving security updates and will no longer be available in the Nest app, meaning they will officially become completely unusable.

Nest Secure was officially discontinued in October 2020 (opens in new tab) but has been supported and usable in the old Nest app ever since that announcement. Now, users will need to pick from one of the best smart home security systems (opens in new tab) as a proper replacement but Google is hoping you’ll continue sticking with their latest venture, instead.

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How To Conserve Battery On Your Nest Camera & Doorbell

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The latest entries in security from Google’s Nest are a camera and doorbell that run solely on battery. The convenience that offers, namely the ability to put a camera or doorbell anywhere, can’t be overstated. Especially since the doorbell doesn’t even require a chime. At least, that’s the case if you happen to have any Nest speakers or hubs. But what do you do when you need to conserve energy to make your Nest Doorbell or Camera battery last longer?

Fortunately, Google does include several ways you can adjust settings and tweak controls to that end. And that’s exactly what this guide sets out to explain. So if you want to get the most out of your new Nest Camera (Battery) or Doorbell (Battery), read on.

You don’t need to use every setting in this guide but that will get you the most bang for your buck

Now, with recent news circulating, about Google’s Nest Doorbell (Battery) in particular, learning how to conserve battery is a must. For clarity, the doorbell simply doesn’t gain charge at all when the temperature drops below freezing. Specifically, for those with a power source such as a solar panel attached. And it won’t maintain its current charge either under those conditions.

Conversely, the cold also means that the battery drains faster. And that holds true for both the doorbell and the camera.

This guide will walk through some of the power-saving measures available for Google’s battery-powered Nest assortment in a bid to help extend longevity when it’s really needed. Such as under those conditions described above. But while all of the settings here will extend battery life, you don’t need to use them all.

Google does include one setting in particular that may be of interest to you if, for example, you don’t want to lower video quality. Or at least if you don’t want it lowered all of the time. But there’s a lot of customization to go through.

Having said that, let’s take a look at how you can conserve battery for your Nest Camera or Doorbell products.

Start with the basics to conserve your Nest camera or doorbell battery

The easiest way to save battery with your Nest gadget is to use the method Google has already built-in for that. So that’s the…

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13 Best Black Friday Google Device Deals (2021): Pixel, Nest, and More

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Nest Hub

Photograph: Google

Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond

Smart displays are very similar to smart speakers in that they have many of the same functions, but as you might surmise, they have a screen. It’s helpful because when you ask for the weather report, as an example, you’ll be able to see all the details for yourself. This model is small enough to be useful on the nightstand or kitchen counter (and there is no camera). It can also track your sleep, though the feature was in beta when we tested it and wasn’t very polished.

Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart

The benefit of having a camera on a smart display is that you can make video calls with friends and family. On the Nest Hub Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends), it works through the Google Duo app. This display has better speakers than its sibling above, and a larger screen that makes it nicer for following recipes, and if you ever need it to pause an alarm, timer, or song, just show it your palm—handy if you’re in the kitchen and don’t want to touch the screen.

Smart Home Deals

Nest Cam

Photograph: Nest

Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart

The new Nest Cam is in our guide to the Best Outdoor Security Cameras, but it works just as well indoors. This one is battery-operated, so you can place it pretty much anywhere (within range of your Wi-Fi network), and the battery only needs to be recharged after a month or more. When you need to charge it, you can just take it off the mount—it attaches magnetically. The 1080p video quality is solid, and the motion alerts are seamless. You can pay for a Nest Aware subscription ($6 per month) so it can learn faces, have access to a 60-day event history, and more. The corded version is also on sale for a significantly cheaper $80 ($20 off).

Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart

We haven’t tested the Nest Doorbell, but this new model adds HDR and night vision. The sun or streetlights won’t blow out the image and ruin your footage. You can get alerts customized for people, packages, animals, and cars, and you can talk through the doorbell when you’re not home. 

Target, Amazon, Best Buy

We have not tried this model, but we’ve tested and liked previous Nest Thermostats. You…

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You can get three of these 4K home security cameras for less than the cost of a single Nest Cam Outdoor

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Did you know that warmer weather is linked to higher crime rates? If you don’t have a solid home security setup this summer, you may be leaving your property at risk. To help keep your home and your loved ones safe, our friends at ANNKE have a pair of deals on the C800 4K Ultra HD PoE security camera for $59.99 ($50 off) and CZ400 4MP PoE IP audio security camera for $149.99 ($109 off).

The ANNKE C800 security camera captures 4K Ultra-HD film in both daytime and nighttime settings. It also records audio, giving your footage even more atmospheric context. With H.265+ compression, up to 50 days of 4K footage can fit on a 1TB hard drive. Finally, the C800 can withstand temperatures ranging from 22º-140°F, and it has an IP67 weatherproof rating. To pick up the ANNKE C800 for $59.99 ($50 off), you’ll need to click the $33 on-page coupon and use the code 15BWWUAD at checkout.

The ANNKE CZ400 4MP PoE IP security camera captures 2K footage with audio, both day and night. It includes smart event detection that triggers motion alerts if an intruder crosses a designated line or enters a restricted zone. With H.265+ compression, you can save up to 40-50 days of 2K footage on a 1TB hard drive or 20 to 22 days of recordings on a 256GB SD card (not included). Finally, it can withstand 40º-140° F temperatures, and it comes with a IP66 weatherproof rating. If you’d like to buy the ANNKE CZ400 for $149.99 ($109 off), make sure you click the $78 on-page coupon and use the code 9SIVXCN6 at checkout.

Both offers on ANNKE’s C800 4K Ultra HD PoE security camera and CZ400 4MP PoE IP audio security camera are valid from today through Sunday, April 24th, so you only have a limited time to grab these savings before they’re gone.

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