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. I currently have 2 Google Minis and now a Google Nest thermostat. I would love to continue making our home a smart home with another Nest thermostat. Thanks

  2. I have no google devices in my home but moving to a new apartment. it would be sweet to have this to start

  4. I have 2 chrome casts and 2 mini nest speakers. I would like to have a thermostat, hub, doorbell and more smart speakers to enhance the smart ecosystem of my home.

  5. I have a Chromecast but I would like a second. I especially like that the new one comes with it’s own remote.

  6. I have one google device it’s a google nest audio mini but I’d love to have the google nest hub to be able to control everything when I’m not home

  7. I have the Mesh wifi + AP, Hub , a mini and a couple smart clocks. I would love to add a Nest thermostat to the home controls.

  9. I’ve been an avid Google Home fan for years with a Nest Thermostat, Protect, Wifi and as well Home and Mini speakers throughout. For me the Nest Audio would be a big upgrade.

  11. We have 5! A home hub, two google home minis, and a nest camera, and my husband’s pixel 5. We are looking forward to having the Nest thermostat sometime in the future.

  13. I have a google home in my home, however other than my cell it’s the only google device I have.

  14. I have Pixel 4, Nest Hub Max, Chromebook, nest door bell, nest routers, I would like to have some nest audio products and or Nest Hub 2 nd gen.

  15. I don’t have any Google devices but I’d love to. I would be interested in the Google Nest Thermostat. Thanks for the chance .

  17. I have a Google Home, G Home Mini, Nest Mini and a G Nest Hub Smart Display.
    I would live to get my hands on a Google Pixelbook Go.

  18. I don’t presently own any Google products but can’t wait to change that with this win,thanks

  19. I don’t own any google devices but would be most excited for google nest thermostats thanx best buy your rock

  20. I don’t have any goggle products but I would like the Google Chromecast with Google TV to watch movies.

  21. I don’t have any Google devices in my home, but I’m hoping to add the Google Nest Wifi 5 Router in the future.

  23. I have 4 Google devices now.
    I would like to add the Google Nest Audio to my collection.

  24. We have a 2 chrome cast, Google home hub, 2 samsung phones, nest router. The Google nest audio would be a very nice addition.

  25. I don’t have any Google devices in my home, but I’m hoping to add the Google Nest Wifi 5 Router in the future.

  26. I have no Google devices yet but would like to add at least 2 new devices sometime soon such as the Google Nedt thermostat and the audio smart speaker.

  36. Okay we love Google products… we have a Google Nest Doorbell, Google Nest Thermostat, Google Nest Hub Max, Google Nest Hub, Google Home, Google Nest Mini’s, Google Pixel, Google Nest Protects, Next we would like a Google Nest Cam Wi-Fi Outdoor 1080p IP Camera for more security.

  37. I don’t have any goggle products but I would like the Google Chromecast with Google TV to watch movies.

  38. I don’t have any Google devices right now and I’d like to add a Google Nest Audio first, followed by several others!

  43. I don’t own any google devices but would be most excited for google nest thermostats to help reduce my waste and carbon footprint!

  44. I actually don’t have any Google home accessories, but I am moving in the next two months, and will be looking for some smart devices to make my home more efficient.

  45. We have the Google Nest Thermostat and its perfect for keeping the temperature where we want it.

  46. My last phone was a google phone and I wish I still had it!! Next on our must have list is the Google Chromecast!

  49. We have zero Google devices in our place. We hope to one day have the Google Nest Thermostat.

  50. Wow.. tougher question that you know! Google Devices in the home – we have a Hub and 2 minis. And then 2 Lenovo branded Google Assistant smart clocks. Then 2 Chromecasts. 3 Android phones (1 is a pixel, so pure Google). 4 Android tablets. 2 Chromecast built in speakers. I would say 16 devices that are in the Google ecosystem…. As for new Google devices.. I would like to add a new Pixel 5 so I can pass on my P3 to another family member – OR a 3-pack of the Nest Routers.

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