TECH - Google's New FCC Filing Hints At A Potential Upgrade For Nest Thermostat: Report | Benzinga
A new device from Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has been spotted at the Federal Communications Commission or FCC, potentially hinting at an upgraded version of the Nest Thermostat.
What Happened: On Monday, a new “wireless device” from Google, identified as GJQ8U, made its way through the FCC. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 60GHz radar, which aligns with the Soli technology used in the 2020 Nest Thermostat, reported 9to5Google.
The radar sensor in the 2020 model was used to activate the display when someone approached the thermostat and for Home & Away Routines. The new device also features a ...