The Nest Secure home system no longer works after Google's April 2024 update. Here's what's affected and what Google is offering instead.

Nest Secure will become obsolete on April 8. Before then, here's what you can do to get your home prepared for the shake-up.

Nest Secure works well, but its value is only so-so, especially if you aren’t sold on incorporating Nest thermostats, locks and other Google devices to your smart home.

The Nest Secure starter kit includes just three primary pieces, but that’s a bit misleading. You’ll find a base unit called the Nest Guard and two sensors called Nest Detect units.

As of April 8th, Nest Secure users will need to find a new security system. Here’s a look at some options that will work with Google Home, including ADT, Arlo, and Abode.

The four Place models start at $139, and are available now at The Home Depot. With the excellent Nest Protect now ...

Nest Secure is sold with a 2-year limited warranty. Our Take. Nest ramps up its smart home portfolio with a beautifully-designed security system that’s simple enough for the whole family to use.

Ring is undercutting Nest significantly. Ring Protect kicks off at $199 for the starter kit, which includes the base station, a separate keypad, a single door/window sensor, a movement sensor, and ...

Nest Secure owners shouldn’t notice any difference with their service. Google is "committed" to Nest Secure, but notice it never says how long it will be "committed" for.

Nest Secure owners are offered a free upgrade to the new ADT system—Google calls this an "up to $485 value"—though you'll have to do a lot of new installation work, ...