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.

As a part of the Public Preview program for the Google Home app, Google is introducing support for Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms. These might be the final Nest devices that were stuck in the old Nest app,

If you've got a Nest Protect smoke and CO detector, now's your chance to fully integrate it with your Google Home setup.

Nest Protect smoke alarms are finally moving from the old Nest app to Google Home, starting with the Public Preview for Android users. You can now manage your Nest Protect alarms in Google Home, get alerts,