Is Google bundling Google One and Nest Aware? Global price hike for Nest Aware on the horizon

Google's Nest Aware subscription for Nest cameras, offering access to video recording history, smart alerts and additional features, appears to integrate with the Google One service.

In version 3.13 of the Google Home app, 9to5Google discovered strings that hint at a potential combined Nest Aware/Google One offer. These findings follow the introduction of Google One AI Premium, providing access to Gemini Advanced (the tech giant's most capable AI model).

“Video history and smart alerts” are highlighted as the main benefits. Interpretation of the discovered channels suggests that Google One subscribers can receive the basic Nest Aware plan, priced at $8 per month or $80 per year, offering 30 days of event-based video history.

Nest Aware Plus, providing 60 days of event history and up to 10 days of 24/7 video history, could potentially be offered as an “add-on.” The current standalone cost of Nest Aware Plus is $15 per month or $150 per year.

The specific Google One plan that will include this benefit has not yet been determined. It seems that AI Premium, priced at $19.99 and up, would be the more suitable option. Nest Aware integration could potentially improve the value of the AI ​​Premium plan. The $9.99 Premium plan with 2TB may be considered too low for the Nest Aware addition, unless a price increase is on the horizon.

In Canada, Nest Aware Plus goes from CA$16 to CA$20 per month and now costs CA$200 per year, while the basic plan is set at CA$10 per month or $100 per year. This adjustment will take effect on the next Nest Aware bill starting March 25, 2024.