Google's Nest Guard and the Pitfalls of Closed Platforms for Smart Homes
The Google Nest ecosystem has one major downside. It is a closed platform. And closed platforms are almost always bad for your smart home.
Google Nest Guard
The Google Nest Guard is a versatile home security device that provides several ways of arming and disarming the alarm, including a numerical passcode and a Nest Tag key fob. The device uses audible alerts and a colour-changing light ring to communicate its status, for example, when the alarm is armed, it instructs you to enter your passcode and the light ring turns yellow, indicating remaining time to disarm. Guard also features an Info button that lights up to signal important messages. Beyond functioning as an alarm keypad, it comes with a built-in motion sensor capable of detecting movement up to 10 feet away. Additionally, a panic button is provided for quick activation of the alarm.
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