Google Nest and Amazon Alexa are two of the most popular smart home platforms on the market. They offer a wide range of compatible devices, including thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and speakers.
One of the most common questions people ask is whether Google Nest works with Alexa. Yes, it’s doable, but there are some limitations.
In this article, I will further explain how you can do that, so let’s get started.
Which Google Nest devices work with Alexa?
The following Google Nest devices work with Alexa:
- Nest cameras and doorbells
- Nest thermostats
However, not all features of Google Nest devices are supported by Alexa. For example, you cannot use Alexa to control Nest locks or smoke detectors.
Benefits of using Alexa with Nest
There are many benefits to using Alexa with Nest, including:
Convenience
You can control your Nest devices with your voice, without having to pick up your phone or open an app.
Automation
You can create custom routines in the Alexa app to automate your home. For example, you could create a routine that turns on the lights and thermostat when you come home.
Peace of mind
You can receive alerts from Alexa when motion is detected by your Nest cameras or doorbell, or when someone rings your doorbell.
How to Connect Google Nest to Alexa?
To connect Google Nest to Alexa, you will need to enable the Google Nest skill in the Alexa app.
To do this:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Top-left, three-line menu button.
- Tap “Skills & Games.”
- Press on the search tab then key in Google Nest.
- To do this, you have to tap the Google Nest skill followed by the “Enable” tap.
- To link accounts, enter your Google Nest account info and then tap on “Link Account”.
Once you have linked your accounts, you can start using Alexa to control your Nest devices.
What can you do with Alexa and Nest?
With Alexa and Nest, you can control your Nest thermostat, view your Nest camera’s live view, get notifications when someone rings your doorbell, and get alerts when motion is detected.
Control your Nest thermostat
You can use Alexa to change the temperature, set a schedule, or turn on or off your Nest thermostat.
For example, you can say “Alexa, set the temperature to 72 degrees” or “Alexa, turn off the thermostat.”
View your Nest camera’s live view
If you have a Nest camera or doorbell, you can use Alexa to view the live view on an Alexa device with a display, such as the Echo Show or Fire TV. For example, you can say “Alexa, show me the live view from my front door camera.”
Get notifications when someone rings your doorbell
When someone rings your Nest doorbell, Alexa can announce it and show you the live view.
You can also talk to the visitor through the doorbell. For example, you can say “Alexa, announce when someone rings the doorbell” or “Alexa, tell the visitor to leave a package at the door.”
Get alerts when motion is detected
Alexa can announce when your Nest camera or doorbell detects motion. You can also create custom routines to take other actions when motion is detected, such as turning on a light or sending you a notification.
For example, you can create a routine that turns on the porch light when your Nest doorbell detects motion at night.
How to use Alexa to control Google Nest devices?
Once you have connected Google Nest to Alexa, you can use a variety of voice commands to control your Nest devices.
For example, you can say:
- “Alexa, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
- “Alexa, raise the temperature by 2 degrees.”
- “Alexa, turn off the thermostat.”
- “Alexa, show me the live view from my front door camera.”
- “Alexa, announce when someone rings the doorbell.”
- “Alexa, turn on the light when my Nest camera detects motion.”
You can also create custom routines in the Alexa app to control your Nest devices. For example, you could create a routine that turns on the lights and thermostat when you come home.