Smart home fans have been treated to a flurry of leaks in recent weeks, and Google is the latest company to unintentionally give away a peek at upcoming hardware. Following a string of hints around its new Gemini smart speaker, the tech giant appears to have accidentally revealed images of its next-generation Nest cameras inside a recent Google Home app update. Android Authority spotted the images before they were removed, offering early insight into Google’s refresh of its smart security lineup.
The images themselves don’t show radical changes from previous models, but they confirm the existence of three new devices: a second-generation Nest Cam Outdoor, a third-generation Nest Cam Indoor, and a third-generation Nest Doorbell. All three cameras are wired versions, and Google has assigned internal codenames to each: the Outdoor cam is “lionesa,” the Indoor cam is “ustica,” and the Doorbell is “rhodes.” While the designs appear largely similar to current models, subtle refinements are likely, and these codenames indicate that Google has been working on distinct upgrades for each product.
Additional details uncovered by Android Headlines suggest the new cameras will support 2K video resolution, a notable improvement over the previous 1080p models. Other expected enhancements include zoom-and-crop functionality, longer video previews of up to three hours, an hour of local video storage, and new color options to better match home decor. The timing of the leak aligns with Google’s October 1 Google Home update, when the company teased the Gemini smart speaker alongside a partial image of what appears to be one of the new Nest cams.
This refresh marks a significant moment for Google’s smart home ecosystem. It’s been four years since the last Nest Cam update, and longer since Google introduced a new Home smart speaker. The leak signals that Google is not stepping back from the smart home market, but rather gearing up to reinvigorate its lineup. Fans and potential buyers will want to watch closely, as the official announcement on October 1 is expected to clarify the full feature set and availability of these long-awaited devices.
