There was one device missing from Google's new Nest product announcements last week

 

Nest introduced a host of new devices last week. In a surprise and after a brief leak on the online Google Store, Google Nest announced a follow-up to just about every device in their current home security lineup. Each product is designed beautifully and I am looking forward to getting my hands on them.

The news wasn't all good at least for me as there was one glaring omission. Before I get it to that one device I feel is now missing from their lineup. Let's first cover what was announced. Available now, you have the Nest Cam (battery) for $179 and the Nest Doorbell (battery) for $179. Listed as coming soon are the Nest Cam (indoor wired) for $99 and the Nest Cam with floodlight for $279.

Now...The one device I was hoping to see unveiled is a follow-up to the Nest Guard home security system. I have the current model from 2017 and even though it works great it does, however, show its age occasionally when the Nest Detects it connects to wirelessly lose their connection with the Nest Guard and shows offline in the app for a few minutes. Although, the Nest Detects could be the culprit here. Outside of that, no real issues after several years of use.

Hopefully, this is not the end of the Nest Guard and we see a new version in the not-so-distant future. With Google Nest's partnership with ADT, I don't think it is not much of a home security system offering without a device designed to warn you of intruders and keep unwanted people out of your home. With the Nest Guard being such a terrific device, it would truly be a shame if Google does not follow it up with a new and more affordable option. 

I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens but let me know what you think in the comments below.