Google’s next generation of Nest cameras and its new video doorbell appear to be moving from announcement to store shelves. A report published on November 3, 2026, says the new Nest Cam Outdoor and Nest Cam Indoor models, along with the new Nest Doorbell, have been spotted in a US retail store, with photos shared by a Reddit user showing the devices on shelves. Separately, Best Buy Canada is already listing the wired third-generation Nest Doorbell with Gemini support, with in-store pickup available at some locations and delivery as early as November 4, 2026.
That matters because it turns a long-running series of leaks into something shoppers can actually check. Google’s new cameras and doorbell have been rumoured for months, and the retail sightings suggest the rollout is now close enough that stock is reaching stores, even where Google has not yet made a big new announcement about availability in every market.
What was spotted in stores
According to the November 3 report, a Reddit user shared alleged images of Google’s next-generation Nest Cam Outdoor and Indoor security cameras on the shelves of a US-based retail store, along with the rumoured Nest Doorbell. The images are said to point to 2K video recording, which lines up with an earlier report that leaked specifications for the upcoming devices.
It is worth being clear about what this does and does not prove. A retail sighting is not the same as a formal launch announcement, and photos shared on social media have not been confirmed by Google. But when the same specifications keep appearing in leaks, in retail listings, and in earlier app findings, the picture becomes much harder to dismiss as a one-off rumour.
The Canadian listing adds a second, more concrete data point. Best Buy Canada lists the Google Nest Wired Wi-Fi Video Doorbell (3rd Gen) with Gemini in Snow, model GA09967-CA, at $239.99 CAD, sold and shipped by Best Buy, with availability for shipping and free store pickup. That listing describes 2K video with HDR, Wi-Fi remote access, Gemini support, daily summaries, and facial recognition features.
The three devices in the new lineup
Google’s updated lineup, as described in company-based reporting, consists of three wired devices: the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), the Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and the Nest Doorbell (3rd gen). All three are described as offering 2K HDR video, built-in intelligent alerts, and up to a 166-degree diagonal field of view.
That is a meaningful step up from the 1080p video that defined much of the previous Nest camera range. For a doorbell or an outdoor camera, sharper video is not just about a nicer picture. It can make it easier to read a delivery label, recognise a visitor, or check what triggered an alert without opening a separate clip and guessing.
The move to wired-only models, as suggested by earlier leaks, is also significant. Earlier reporting on a Google Home app listing said the three new models were wired versions, a shift from Google’s earlier push into battery-powered cameras. Wired power removes battery charging from the routine, but it also limits placement to spots near existing wiring or a suitable power source, which will matter more for outdoor cameras than for a doorbell replacing an existing wired unit.
Gemini is the real upgrade
The hardware refresh is only half the story. The new cameras and doorbell are built around Gemini for Home, Google’s AI assistant for the smart home, which replaces Google Assistant on the new hardware. That changes what the cameras do with the video they capture, not just how sharp that video looks.
According to the Best Buy Canada listing, the new doorbell can provide daily summaries that give a quick overview of recorded events for the day with help from Gemini. With a Google Home Premium Advanced plan, it can also offer more detailed notifications, event descriptions, and the ability to search video history by asking for something in plain language, such as asking what happened around the home. The listing also mentions zoomed-in preview alerts, a zoom and crop feature, and three hours of event video previews.
Facial recognition is another headline feature, but it comes with a condition worth noting. The listing says familiar face alerts require a Google Home Premium subscription, along with working internet and Wi-Fi. In other words, the camera can learn the faces of friends and family and alert you to who is at the door, but that particular convenience sits behind a subscription rather than being free with the hardware alone.
This fits a broader change in Google’s subscription setup. Earlier reporting said Nest Aware was being rebranded as Google Home Premium, with an additional Advanced tier under consideration that would bundle extended recording features and Gemini functionality. Buyers should therefore treat the doorbell’s price as the starting point, not the full cost of the smarter features, and check which tier covers the summaries, search, and descriptions they actually want.
How we got here: months of leaks
The retail sightings did not come out of nowhere. In September 2026, the Google Home app briefly listed setup options for the three new wired models before the entries were removed, a slip first spotted by Android Authority and reported by Notebookcheck. Internal codenames also surfaced in that leak: “ustica” for the indoor camera, “lionesa” for the outdoor camera, and “rhodes” for the doorbell.
Google itself had already signalled the direction, teasing that Gemini was coming to Google Home and pointing to a full reveal on October 1. The new Google Home Speaker, built for more natural conversations powered by Gemini, with 360-degree audio and Google TV Streamer pairing, arrived as part of the same Gemini for Home push.
Seen in that sequence, the store sightings look less like a surprise and more like the final step before general availability: the products were previewed, leaked through Google’s own app, listed by retailers, and then photographed on shelves.
What this means if you are thinking of buying
If you already own older Nest cameras, the new models are best viewed as a package deal: sharper 2K HDR video, a wider view, and AI summaries and search, in exchange for wired installation and, for the most useful AI features, a Google Home Premium subscription. Households that already pay for a camera subscription will feel that trade-off least. Households that bought Nest cameras specifically to avoid a monthly fee should read the subscription details carefully before upgrading.
If you are buying your first video doorbell, the Canadian listing is a useful early price signal at $239.99 CAD, but US pricing and general availability still need confirmation from Google or major US retailers. Retail photos and a single country’s listing are encouraging, but they are not a substitute for an official price and release date in your own market.
There is also a practical check before ordering. Because the new models are reported to be wired, confirm that your doorbell wiring and transformer are compatible, and that an outdoor camera location has a workable power route. The best camera on paper is of little use if it cannot be installed where you actually need it.
What to watch next
The next steps to watch are straightforward: confirmation of US pricing and availability, the full Google Home Premium pricing tiers, and whether the retail stock seen in photos translates into wide availability or a limited early batch. If the Canadian delivery window of November 4 holds, other retailers may follow quickly.
For now, the message from the shelves is simple. Google’s Gemini-powered Nest cameras and doorbell are no longer just a leak. They are real products, in real stores, with real listings, and the remaining questions are about price, subscription, and timing rather than whether the devices exist at all.