Google for the homeFew of us get through a day without the assistance of Google. I use Google for search (who doesn’t), for music, for timing my cooking, for watching television, and more. And I’m glad that Google is serious about the environment in the production of these devices. With Earth day happening this month, I thought it was a great time to give away some Google products that exemplify their efforts toward creating useful tech in a sustainable way. Read about these efforts, then enter for a chance to win great Google Nest products.

At the centre of our online experience

How many different online Google technologies do you use in a typical day? Search the web: Google search. Access the internet: Google Chrome browser. Use email: Gmail. Photo storage: Google Photos. The list goes on and on. My wife is a teacher, and, like many other teachers, she loves integrating Google Docs and Google Classroom resources into her online courses. I believe that the recent transition that many of us experienced to working from home was simplified considerably by how robust Google technologies were designed: they kept working despite the instant massive increase in online traffic on a global scale. Google makes working and playing online possible.

At the centre of our at home experience

For many of the same reasons, people have embraced Google’s many smart home products, including Google TV, the newly announced 2nd generation Nest Hub Max, Nest
Audio, Nest Thermostat, and more. Welcome these physical devices into your home for convenience, comfort, and fun and entertainment.

Convenience and comfort: use a Nest Thermostat to control the temperature in your home from anywhere … or, schedule your house to warm up or cool down as you need to to ensure your home is always at a comfortable temperature. Say “Hey Google” to set a time, play music, control your lights and other smart home devices. I keep one in the kitchen to say, “Hey Google, set a timer for … ” whenever I am cooking. Did you know you can set multiple timers: one for the Roast Beef, one for the potatoes, one for the gravy, two for the Yorkshire puddings …?

Fun and Entertainment: music is always on in my home, and a Google Nest Audio allows me to easily control what is playing and in what room. I used the Google Home app to create a “Music Group” so I can have the same music play in every room at once. We’ve also used “Hey Google” to play games around the kitchen table after dinner. And, of course, I often say, “Hey Google, play … on Netflix” and voila, like magic, the show starts playing. Or I might say, “Hey Google, pause Netflix” so I can make popcorn without missing any of the action.

At the same time as you enjoy the many ways Google products benefit your life, know that they also contribute to a greener lifestyle. In an obvious way, the Nest Thermostat will reduce the energy use in your home, saving your money and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time. In a less obvious though possibly longer lasting way, Google products are made responsibly incorporating recycled components where possible, lessening their impact on the environment. For example, the enclosure of the Nest Audio Smart Speaker is designed with 70% recycled plastic.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy, and you can enter in two different ways.

  1. Visit the Google store at Best Buy, then in a comment beneath this article, tell us how many Google devices you have in your home, and which new device on that page are you hoping to add in the future.
  2. Visit the Google Nest Audio page, go to the Details & Specs section, then send an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca and tell us what height and weight are shown for this device.

 

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly select one winner to win the Nest Thermostat (with Nest Thermostat Trim Kit) and a Nest Audio Smart Speaker.

This contest runs from April 9th until April 25th.

Remember, you can enter twice: once here and once in an email. However, you likely have friends and family who would love to enter this contest for a chance to win great Google prizes, so share this contest and make them happy too.

Win Google Tech for your home Contest Rules and Regulations

Good Luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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834 COMMENTS

  1. We don’t have any google products in our home right now but a google nest would be a place to start

  2. We don’t have any google products in our home right now but I would like a new phone like a Google Pixel 5

  3. There are over 14 Google devices in our home. We have been talking about adding the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) and are hoping to add that at some point in the future.

  9. I have a google chromecast to share video on my projector.

    I would like to get a Google Chromecast with Google TV to have more stuff to watch.

  10. I have 1, a Chromecast.
    I want to add a mesh router.

    The Thermostat, should I win, would replace my current one. 🙂

  15. I currently have a Google Chromecast. The next Google product I want to get is a Google Nest Wifi 5 Router.

  16. I currently have the google nest mini, google pixel 3XL, and the google chrome cast at home.

    I would like to get the new google pixel 5, google nest doorbell and the google nest thermostat.

  19. I currently have:
    – 2 Google Nest Mini
    – 1 Google Chromecast
    – 1 Google Pixel 5
    – 1 Google Pixel 4a 5g

    Next planning to change the 2 thermostat at home to Google Nest Thermostat and add an Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker to the kitchen area

  22. We have the following in our house:
    – Nest Thermostat
    – Nest mesh wifi

    I would love the Google Nest audio.

  24. We have the Google Nest Thermostat and the Google Nest Audio. My husband loves the Nest audio. always his favourite tunes all day. We would love to add the Google Wifi 5 Router with Point – 2 Pack. Where we live, our wifi is really not great.

  25. We’ve got 1 Google Home Mini and 1 Nest. The Nest Thermostat would be an awesome addition to our home!

  28. I have only one Google device in the house at the moment (a Google Nest Thermostat) and I would like the Google Nest Hello Wi-Fi Video Doorbell next.

  29. I have four Nest minis, one Hub, Chromebook, chromecast and a Pixel 4a 5G. That’s 8 Google products! Would love to add the Google Hub Max to my Google home setup.

  32. We have 3 google homes, 1 Lenovo smart display and 2 chromecast audios.

    We would love the Nest Hub 2nd gen

  33. We have at least a dozen Google products (Chromecast, Stadia, Google Homes, Pixel 5, etc.). Would love to add the 2nd generation Nest Hub.

  35. We have the Google Home original, a mini and Google Chromecast! 🙂

    I need to fine tune our comfort in our home and upgrade our system, so the Google Nest Thermostat is definitely on my wish list! 🙂

  40. Have the nest and there’s nothing better for music or even cooking to just tell it to set timers.
    Also have chromecast. Would love to add to my audio and start making groups

  41. I have 6 google devices and would love the Google Nest Wifi 5 Router with Point – 2 Pack

  42. Currently I have zero Google devices at home. I would love to add the 2nd generation Nest Hub!

  44. We have:

    Google Pixel 4
    Google Nest Mini Smart Speaker

    I would like to add the Google Pixel Buds next.

  46. Currently don’t have any google products but we used to before we moved! I would love to have the 2nd generation Nest Hub from Google – it looks awesome!

  48. We have 2 Nest (Home) Mini’s, 1 Google Chromecast with Google TV and 1 old Google Chromecast. I’d love a Nest Audio Smart Speaker (The homes are used as personal assistants but the Nest Audio I’d use for music) or one of the Nest Hub Smart Displays

  49. We currently have no Google devices in our home. I’d love to try a Google Nest Thermostat.

  50. We currently have:
    – 1 Chromecast with Google TV
    – 1 older Chromecast (plus another that’s no longer hooked up)
    – 1 Google Home Mini and 1 Nest Mini speaker
    – 1 Lenovo Smart Display (not made by Google, but with the assistant software)

    A Pixel 5 would be my top choice of Google products to add next.

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