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Google rolls out minor firmware update for Nest Hub devices
Key points
- Firmware version 31.20260429.103.8713700 released.
- Update applies to Nest Hub, Nest Hub (2nd Gen), and Nest Hub Max.
- Includes bug fixes and security updates.
- No new user-facing features are part of this release.
- Google Home app update includes new Google Home Premium features & benefits hub.
- Google Home app update improves event timeline scrolling on iOS.
- Google Home app update fixes live camera viewing for foldable Android phones.
- Google Home app update fixes offline device status bug on iOS.
- Google Home app update fixes display bugs on Android.
- Google Home app update makes single-device voice controls auto-dismiss on Pixel Tablet.
- Google Home app update supports showing energy data from compatible Matter devices on Android.
- Google Home app update shows correct icons for Matter-connected doors, windows, and other closure types.
- Software updates are rolling out for six older Nest Cam and Doorbell models.
- Affected models include Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen) and Nest Hello.
- Updates address Wi-Fi reconnection stability issues.
- Updates improve night vision switching speed.
- Updates fix audio/video sync issues.
- Updates fix status light behavior on Nest Cam IQ.
- Updates are only available for Nest devices migrated to the Google Home app.
- Live view video feed is not working for many first-generation Nest Doorbells in the Google Home app.
- The issue affects the Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen), also known as Nest Hello.
- Google has not acknowledged the Nest Doorbell live view issue or provided a fix timeline.
- Nest Doorbell notifications on Nest Hub displays are still working properly.
- Some users report issues with first-gen Nest cameras, but less widely than with doorbells.
New Firmware Release
Google has begun rolling out firmware version 31.20260429.103.8713700 to its Nest Hub smart display lineup. This update affects the original Nest Hub, the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), and the Nest Hub Max devices.
Fuchsia OS Base
The new firmware is built on Google's Fuchsia OS. The rollout commenced on October 20.
Update Contents
According to the official release notes, the update primarily contains bug fixes and critical security updates. No new user-facing features or significant changes have been noted in this release.
Context of Updates
This release follows two previous updates for Google's smart displays in September, contributing to nearly a dozen updates this year. These updates have consistently focused on maintenance rather than introducing new functionalities for users.
Updates
- Live view video feed is not working for many first-generation Nest Doorbells in the Google Home app.
- The issue affects the Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen), also known as Nest Hello.
- Google has not acknowledged the Nest Doorbell live view issue or provided a fix timeline.
- Nest Doorbell notifications on Nest Hub displays are still working properly.
- Some users report issues with first-gen Nest cameras, but less widely than with doorbells.
- Software updates are rolling out for six older Nest Cam and Doorbell models.
- Affected models include Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen) and Nest Hello.
- Updates address Wi-Fi reconnection stability issues.
- Updates improve night vision switching speed.
- Updates fix audio/video sync issues.
- Updates fix status light behavior on Nest Cam IQ.
- Updates are only available for Nest devices migrated to the Google Home app.
- Google Home app update includes new Google Home Premium features & benefits hub.
- Google Home app update improves event timeline scrolling on iOS.
- Google Home app update fixes live camera viewing for foldable Android phones.
- Google Home app update fixes offline device status bug on iOS.
- Google Home app update fixes display bugs on Android.
- Google Home app update makes single-device voice controls auto-dismiss on Pixel Tablet.
- Google Home app update supports showing energy data from compatible Matter devices on Android.
- Google Home app update shows correct icons for Matter-connected doors, windows, and other closure types.
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How outlets covered it
Many users of Google's first-generation Nest Doorbell (Nest Hello) are reporting that the live view video feed is not working in the Google Home app. Google has not yet acknowledged the issue or provided a timeline for a fix, despite widespread reports.
Google is rolling out software updates for six older Nest Cam and Doorbell models, including the Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen) and Nest Hello. The updates address issues such as Wi-Fi reconnection stability, night vision switching speed, audio/video sync, and status light behavior.
Google is rolling out an update for the Google Home app and ecosystem, introducing new features for Matter devices, Nest Cam owners, and energy-saving controls. The update includes support for displaying energy data from compatible Matter devices and improved icon recognition for Matter-connected doors and windows. It also addresses various bugs and adds Gemini for Home fixes, such as improved music transfer and volume controls.
Google released firmware version 31.20260429.103.8713700 for Nest Hub, Nest Hub (2nd Gen), and Nest Hub Max devices. This update, based on Fuchsia OS, includes bug fixes and security updates but no new user-facing features.