L.A. Integrator Uses Robust Nest App to Target Power Users of Technology

BCG Concepts in Van Nuys, Calif., has more than tripled revenues in two years by focusing on young, successful, tech-savvy clientele who are drawn to the name recognition and powerful UI of Nest.

Sep 02, 2016

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Nest Adds $199 Outdoor Surveillance Camera, Redesigns App

In addition to debuting its new $199 weatherproof Nest Cam Outdoor with a 130-degree field of view, Nest announces new 'Person Alert' feature and new app for all its products.

Jul 15, 2016

CE Pro Top 100 Control & Automation Brands: Lighting, Shading, Remote Controls, HVAC and More

Survey of CE Pro 100 top home technology integrators reveals the most-specified brands in these home control and automation categories as part of our annual Brand Analysis.

Jun 09, 2016

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Tony Fadell Leaves Nest, Marwan Fawaz from Motorola is new CEO

Fadell becomes "advisor" to Google spinoff Alphabet, as Marwan Fawaz, who led the "Motorola Home" automation platform, takes helm as Nest CEO.

Jun 03, 2016

Google, Honeywell Settle Nest Thermostat Patent Dispute

Resolution ends lawsuit brought back in 2012 by Honeywell claiming the Nest thermostat violated seven different patents.

May 06, 2016

The Over-Dramatization and Lessons of the Google, Nest, Revolv IoT Thing

Nest finally bricks ill-fated Revolv home automation hub. World damns Tony Fadell, IoT, Google, Alphabet, the cloud, greed and the inability to control landscape lighting, but there are bigger lessons to be learned.

Apr 15, 2016