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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  3. I used to have a mini but lent it to a friend. Fan of devices with screens so Google Nest Hub Max would be my choice

  4. I have two google home minis and I would love to have any of the hubs with google assistant as an addition!

  5. Presently I do not have any google devices, but would like the t-stat as it would help in energy savings resulting in lower costs to my household and also benefit the environment by more controlled useage resulting in less pollutant to the environment.

  7. I’d love a Google Pixel 5 with its SPEED! I don’t yet have any GOOGLE devices but would love the video doorbell.

  12. 11 google devices (home mini, google home, pixel 3, chromecast, stadia)

    The nest thermostat would be a great addition!

  13. I have a screen capture of the Google Google Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook – Just Black Intel 8th Gen i7/256GB SSD/16GB RAM/Chrome OS hung in my home office and I sure would like a Google Nest Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat – Charcoal or is the other way around . . . no matter either or would suffice!!!

  16. I have the mini google so I would love the “Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display with Google Assistant – Sand”. Love all that it does and the screen on it to see the weather for the day and more. Would be amazing to have. I would move my mini google to my bedroom or the kitchen. I love it as well.

  17. I don’t have any google products yet This would be a good time to start my collection I could use any thing Good way to start Spring ✔️

  19. The only Google product we own is my sons Chromebook for school. But we are very happy with it! I’d love to win a Google thermostat, to help with electric bills! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  24. We have a Google Nest mini in our home now. I’d love to purchase a Google Nest Thermostat – to save money AND the environment !!!

  27. We have one Google Device at home presently (Google Nest mini) and would love to add a Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker one day soon.

  28. We don’t have any Google devices in our home but I would love to win the Google nest hub max.

  30. I would love to win the Google nest hub max. It would. nicely complement the 4 google home minis I have in my home

  34. I dont have any google devices at home presently but would love to try Google Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook – Just Black (Intel 8th Gen m3/64GB SSD/8GB RAM/Chrome OS) -Eng

  36. We have a Google Neat mini smart speaker, an Nvidia Shield with built in Chromecast and Google assistant, 2 or 3 Chromecasts, pixel phones, hoping to get another smart speaker / assistant for the workshop, a Nest Thermostat for the radiant heat, and who knows what else, we will have to see what we may need or want as we age.

  45. I have only 1 google device and I would like to get Google Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook – Just Black (Intel 8th Gen i7/256GB SSD/16GB RAM/Chrome OS)

  47. I have two google devices but I am hoping that I could have a Google Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook – Just Black (Intel 8th Gen i7/256GB SSD/16GB RAM/Chrome OS) -Eng!

  49. I have 3 google devices at home and would absolutely love a Google Nest Audio so I can fill my house with smart brilliant sound!

  50. three google devices and would like to get Google Pixel Buds In-Ear Sound Isolating Truly Wireless Headphones

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