Few 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.
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.- 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.
We have two Google minis and would love to add at least one more.
0 devices owned – but like the Google Pixel Buds In-Ear Sound Isolating Truly Wireless Headphones
None so far but I need a smart speaker.
two google devices but would love a nest
I don’t have any Google devices in my home right now but I would love to have a Google Pixel 5 in the future.
We don’t have any Google Devices yet but I do plan to eventually install a Google Nest Thermometer. Thanks stay safe
I have a Chromecast device and would like to add a Google Nest Thermostat to pair with our newly installed furnace.
i have two google devices but would love a nest.
One google mini right now and would love a google nest Audio
I have now. I would love the thermostat
I have no Google devices currently in my home but I do covet The Google Nest Thermometer
I don’t have any but would love a Google Nest Audio
We have no Google home products in our house. This would surely change a lot of time and confusion in our house preparing for many things!! Would love to have a Google Audio and Google Nest Thermostat and go from there with other google products later. wow. would be fantastic!!
I have none – like the Google Nest Audio
I have a Chromecast right now and would like the Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker
One google mini right now and would love a google nest.
I have none at home now, and would like the Google Nest thermostat.
We have one Google Mini and would love a Google Nest.
I have a Google device. I would love to get the Google Pixel Buds In-Ear Sound Isolating Truly Wireless Headphones
Wow. I don’t yet have any Google devices in my home. Here’s hoping we can change that!
We currently have no Google products but would love Google Nest Audio thank you
We currently have no Google products but would love a Google Nest Audio
I would love to get the smart speaker
I have a Google Chromecast and would love a Google Nest Audio
would love the smart speaker
I have 1 and I would like all of them
This would be the first. I’m excited about the thermostat.
We have Google Nest Mini someone gave me as a gift. I’d love the Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker!
Détails du produit
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display avec Google Assistant etGoogle Pixel Buds In-Ear Sound Isolating Truly Wireless Headphones, J’ajouterais aussi Haut-parleur intelligent Google Nest Audio – Sable. À l’heure actuelle Je n’aucun de ces produits.
Nothing yet. Would love the Google Nest thermostat.
this would be my first google device. i hope that i win.
I have 2 Google Nest Mini Gen 2. Love em
we have two Google devices but would love the google thermostat
I don’t have any Google Devices.
Have a nest thermostat,would love google audio
I have 2 nest minis, a home mini, and i guess my tv counts since it has google built-in….
i want to replace the home mini because it keeps disconnecting from the internet, and get a hub for the kitchen.
I don’t have any google products but i would love a Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker in Chalk
I have no google devices at home, but would love a google nest.
I don’t have any google devices in my home but I would love to have the google nest audio .
I have no google devices, but I would love to have a Google Nest!
I have one google mini and would love a google nest
We don’t have any google devices but would like a nest.thermostat.
Have 2, a nest and google home
Have Nest thermostat, works great. Would love a couple of Nest outdoor cameras
We do not own any Google products but would love to use the Google Nest Thermostat.
No Google devices, but would love to change that by adding the Google Pixel 5.
I have one google device but would love the Nest to save energy
I have 0 google devices. I would like the Google Chromecast to stream on my tv
No Google products r now but would like the the thermostat.
I have a Google Nest thermostat and I love it – hoping to add Google Mini in the future.
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