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Here’s How Google Is Entering the Home Automation Market

Here’s How Google Is Entering the Home Automation Market

As Alphabet (GOOGL) announced last month, Google Assistant will now support the Nest Cam IQ indoor security camera to manage smart home devices. Google has a smart speaker and home automation system called Google Home, which is powered by Google Assistant. It is similar to Amazon’s (AMZN) Alexa, the technology behind Amazon Echo smart speakers.