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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  7. I currently own 6 google devices in my home and as for a new device that I am hoping to add would have to be the Google Nest Cam Wifi Outdoor 1080p IP Camera. I really really love my Nest and all the Mini Gen 2 speakers and the cameras as well as the Door Bell camera..so much in fact, that I have given my 93 year old mother, a mini speaker for her bedroom so that she can listen to all sorts of music from the 1930s etc.

  9. I only have one Google product in my home – the Google Nest Mini. I would love to add the Google Nest Thermostat to my home.

  10. I have no Google device yet , and I’m interested to add “Google Pixel Buds Earset Wireless Headphones (GA00205) ” in the future

  11. I currently have a Nest Hello doorbell, Nest thermostat, Nest temperature sensor, (5) Minis, Nest x Yale Lock, Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max, Google Chromecast, (2) Nest Cam Outdoor, Pixel 3A, Pixel book Go, and Pixel Buds.

    I am hoping to add a Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker to my collection!

  17. I have a Google home mini, a
    Google Chromecast device & just recently got the Nest smoke alarm. I would love the Nest Thermostat. Thank you for the opportunity & for your amazing products!

  21. I’ve had a Google Home for a few years now and I obsessed with it, I use it for everything. I’ve been wanting to get a Google Nest Thermostat recently. I love that you can control it from anywhere. Sounds like it would be a huge money and energy saver.

  25. I have one Google device in my home. If love the Google Nest Hub to start building a good collection

  27. I only use google chrome browser and would like the Google Nest Thermostat and Nest hub to enhance my home living

  33. Unfortunately I do not have any google devices but I sure would like the Google Nest Thermostat.

  38. Hey!
    I have a nest hub (1st Gen), 2 nest Minis, 3 nest thermostats (2nd Gen) a Nest Hello, two Chromecasts and one Chromecast audio. I want another hub, another Hello and another mini. Quality products.

  40. I have 1 Google device at home. The Chromecast. I would love to add the Google Nest Audio to play my favorite tunes while making supper.

  41. I’d really like to get the smart speaker. Our house doesn’t have any google devices and this would be a perfect start to our collection

  45. we have one device and I would love the Google Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook – Just Black (Intel 8th Gen i5/128GB SSD/8GB RAM/Chrome OS)

  49. I have the google nest mini, and would like the google nest audio to place in the living room to pair with other electronics

  50. We have a google nest and a google mini. We would love a google door well and a security camera.

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