Hawassa University
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
College of informatics
Computer Science Postgraduate Program (Regular)
Selected Topics in Computer Science assignment I
Title: - NEST (which is now owned by Google)
Course code:-CoSc-6712
By: - Ayalneh Addis-----------GPCOSR/0004/13
Submitted to degif (PHD)
11/08/2013
1. Introduction
Two Apple engineers, Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers, founded Nest in 2010. Fadell was originally
inspired by the inadequacies of thermostats for settings appropriate to his vacation home. Nest
Learning Thermostat was introduced in October 2011.Nest applications allow users to connect
with their home from wherever they may be. All Nest devices and applications connect to the Nest
service. The device of Nest are Thermostats, Protects, and Cameras and applications are iOS,
Android, and web apps. Nest uses a variety of signals to detect human presence in a Home. Google
Nest is Google's line of voice activated smart home products. Google Nest may seem like a
consumer product, but it is usable by businesses as well. Consumers will use Google Nest smart
speakers as an entertainment and information hub, while businesses can use various features to
automate smart offices and to extend their market reach. Nest is a market leader in the smart
devices space. Google Nest is the company's line of smart home devices. According to Marwan
Fawaz, Nest’s future is open-ended.
Fig 1. Device connected to Nest service
1.1. Who Owns Nest?
The company that owns Nest is Google. In 2014, Google bought Nest, which added to company's
Internet of Things portfolio. Since then, Nest has become a household name, due in large part to
the ease of use of the smart devices. The company officially branded the Nest as Google Nest in
mid-2019.
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1.2. Sensors in Google Nest
Google has connected home device on cameras, microphones and other sensors to provide helpful
features and services. These sensors can detect things like motion; sound and temperature to
protect your home make lives more convenient and comfortable.
1.2.1. Current sensors Google’s connected home device
Cameras: - record video and still images and detect what is happening in the home.
Microphones: - record audio and can detect specific sounds or motion nearby.
Activity sensors:-detect activity or changes to the physical state of the device, such as a
door sensor that detects when a door opens, or detects when a device moved. Some activity
sensors may also detect the presence or movement of people in your home.
Environmental sensors:-detect external properties of the surrounding environment, such
as temperature, humidity, light, smoke and monitor the conditions inside or around home.
Control sensors:- enable control of a device, such as a touch-sensitive button, or a magnetic
sensor to detect the position of the ring on the Nest Learning Thermostat
Motion: - detect movement of people or animals in a room.
Google’s connected home devices may also contain additional sensors that monitor device
operation. For example, internal device sensors can detect when a device’s battery is running
low, when it is overheating, or other conditions that can affect the ability of the device to
operate as intended.
1.2.2. Examples of nest sensor Uses
a. Nest Cam
It is a webcam designed for monitoring the home; the owner can view streamed video
on a smartphone.
It is Internet connected device intuitive and easy to use. It optimize security and
comfort.
Information collected by Nest Cam
Setup information you provide
Environmental data from Nest Cam sensors
Video and audio signals and data
Facial recognition data to enable Familiar Face Alerts feature
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Technical information from the device
Shared content
fig2. Nest cam
b. Nest Thermostat
Gathers data from experience and programs itself for temperatures the owners prefer, once
established the product automatically adjusts temperatures.
It can notify owners if the temperature gets too high or too low, enabling them to avoid
frozen pipes or an overheated.
Information collected by Thermostat are
Setup information you provide
Environmental data from the Nest Learning Thermostat’s sensors
Direct adjustments to the device, including temperature or settings
Heating and cooling usage information
Technical information from the device
fig3. Thermostat
c. Nest Protect
It is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector with battery-operated and AC versions.
Protect can turn off the furnace in the event of a potential fire and can be silenced by
a smartphone-generated command.
Information collected by Nest Protect
Setup information you provide
Environmental data from the Nest Protects sensors
Technical information from the device
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d. Nest Secure
It is a home alarm system that owners can arm and disarm from anywhere.
Owners can choose how much time they have to arm or disarm the alarm before it goes
off, including No Delay for doors that are used infrequently.
Information collected by Nest Secure
Setup information you provide
Data from device sensors
Usage and performance information
Technical information from the device
1.3. Advantages of NEST
a. Security
A product can use the Nest API to help prevent home intrusions. When all family
members are away from home, the structure enters away mode.
Users ultimately own the information what is happen in home easily.
b. Scalability & Transparency
NEST Facilitate is an out-of-the-box solution that provides you complete visibility into the
life of a work order, from start to finish.
c. Flexible Configuration
The NEST implementation team establishes your business requirements and workflows to
ensure it helps meet goals and users benefit from new features and frequent updates.
d. Mobility
Access program insights on demand and in real time with mobile friendly solution.
We can refresh data easily and make decision fast.
1.4. Disadvantages of NEST
a. Complex
Installation and maintain process is complex.
b. High cost
The cost of buying and fixing system is high. In addition, it is difficult for firms for the
maintenance.
c. Need internet connection
1.5. Reference
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Wikipedia
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9330256?hl=en
https://nest.com/legal/privacy-statement-for-nest-products-and-services/
https://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/
NETS home
https://www.investopedia.com/investing/companies-owned-by-google/
