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 have 7 but would like to add the speakers to my collection and that nest thermostat that I’ve always wanted

  2. I do not have any Google devices in my home currently but would love to start with a Goggle Nest Audio!

  3. I don’t have any google devices at home but I would like to start adding some. The Nest Hub looks really cool.

  4. Well we have no Google products, so I guess we’d better start somewhere. The Thermometer would be great as would the Nest Audio Smart Speaker.

  5. I have a Google mini and like to listen to music. We use it also when we have appointments to remind us or wake us up in the morning. Great little device with lots of possibilities for using it.

  7. Google is amazing and has amazingly helpful and entertaining products that are great for the whole family. I love the Google chromecast, it has been very handy when playing movies from my phone or tablet to my tv. The Google home mini and the nest mini are great for controlling my smart lights and plugs. I would really love to add the Google nest audio speaker for listening to music in the house when doing the cleaning or when doing woodworking projects outside. I also would like to get the Google nest thermostat to monitor and control the heat when not home.

  8. I have only the Google Nest Mini in my home. I would love to try the Google Nest Hub Max Smart Display

  10. I have such amazing products from Google! I currently have the nest hello, 3 nest protect devices, and an indoor nest cam. I am purchasing 2 nest x Yale door locks and I would really love both the Google audio and thermostat to make my home complete!

  24. I dont have any google device, but I am google fan, a google local guide and use only gmail. So for me if I get any Google device I would be more than happy to welcome that to my home. Love you Google.

  26. I have a Google Chromecast with Google TV, 2 Chromecast, one audio and one video. I also have the Stadia system and two Google Nest Mini. I would like to win the new Nest Hub.

  27. I currently have 5 Google devices in my home: 2 chromecasts, 2 mini speakers, 1 nest thermostat. I would love to add the Google Nest Audio to my collection!

  29. I have the Nest Thermostat and would like to add the 2nd generation Nest Hub, Pixel 5 and Pixel book. Thank you

    • I currently have various Google products including a Google Home, Google Chromecast, Google Chromebook. I’m also subscribed to Google Assistant on my smartphone. I’m most interested in a Google Pixel 5 and Google Nest.

  30. I have a Google home mini and that’s it, so an upgrade to Google audio would be amazing. 🙁

    Would love to have….. all of those devices to be honest LOL

    I have an old TV so chromecast would be great. My thermostat is also old so the nest is awesome. And I always wanted to use a Google pixel but the time was never right.

  31. I have three google nests and one google home smart speaker. I would like the google thermostat most because my thermostat is old and could use an update.

  37. I only have 1 Google product in the home at the moment….Google Home….love it! Would love to add the Google Nest Thermostat…thanks and good luck!

  38. There are six Google devices in my house plus there are lightbulbs and light strips that are attached to our Google. I would like a hub, thermostat and doorbell.

  42. I don’t own any Google devices right now. I would love to get the Google Audio and Google Nest Thermostat. Thanks for the opportunity!

  43. I have a Google mini in my living room. This has come in handy while working from home I can stream my favorite radio station, check the weather and ask all kinds of questions. I would love to win the Google nest thermostat since I have been looking at replacing the old one I have now.

  45. I have a Google home mini. We are switching over to everything Google so I would love to buy all of them next LOL

  48. I have a few Nest thermostats and Pixels. Nest Audio device would be a sweet addition or Nest wifi routers. Thanks!

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