Ahead of the expected October 1 announcement, the rumored Nest Cam and Doorbell “2K” updates are already appearing in stores.
The image below is from a Reddit user visiting Home Depot this weekend. The retailer put the products out early, which is something that has happened in the past.
We see the updated product packaging that Google introduced last year. On the smart home front, this style debuted with the Google TV Streamer and 4th gen Nest Learning Thermostat.
On this box, Google is using “2K” after the product name to distinguish the new generation. The side of the box features a “with Gemini” badge that has the sparkle. Google ads/videos refer to the Pixel 10 “with Gemini,” but this expansion to the actual box is new. The full product names are expected to be:
- Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd Gen)
- Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd Gen)
- Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
We don’t think the price tags in this picture are for the new products as it refers to the “2ND GEN” Nest Doorbell Wired instead of “3rd Gen.” This is likely a case of the new units being mistaken for the existing lineup by employees. Usually, attempts to purchase new products early will fail at the register, but some have gotten lucky in the past (Chromecast with Google TV).
The physical design of these cameras are mostly unchanged from 2021. There are some new colors, with a very vibrant red leading the pack. (Is that going to fit in anybody’s home, or is it intentionally meant to stick out?)
It’s somewhat unexpected to see these products shipped to stores already. As such, it’s likely they will be immediately available to purchase come October 1.
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