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Tyco Working With Nest Labs on Connected Home Solutions

Tyco wants to expand its technology expertise and leadership in the home automation market.

Nest Lifts Curtain on Developer Platform to Enable Direct Communication Between Home Devices

Technical protocols enable low-power devices in the home to communicate with each other securely and with no lag time, Nest says.

ADT Partners With LG Electronics, Nest to Enhance Smart Security Footprint

Security giant ADT has formed alliances with LG Electronics to develop and all-in-one smart security devices and Google’s Nest to integrate the Nest Learning Thermostat into ADT’s Pulse platform.

Forbes: Google’s Nest Close to Partnering With ADT

The companies are working to connect Nest’s thermostat and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm with ADT’s Pulse system.

Nest Acquires Revolv DIY Automation Hub, Shuts It Down

Vivint Acquires Cloud Storage Startup Space Monkey

The deal positions Vivint to expand its efforts in the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace.

Analyzing Nest’s $555M Acquisition of Dropcam

Nest has announced that it will acquire Dropcam for $555 million and hints at a hardwired security device.

Nest Protect Smoke Alarm Returns at Lower Price

Nest has reintroduced its Nest Protect combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector after voluntarily pulling the product a few months ago.

Recall Aftermath Reveals Nest Labs Shipped 440,000 Fire Alarms in U.S.

Motion near the device during a fire can prevent the alarm from immediately sounding.

Nest Halts Sales on Protect Smoke Detectors to Fix Possible Glitch

Nest has discovered a software flaw with its Protect combination smoke/CO detector that allows the ‘Nest Wave’ deactivation feature to potentially be unintentionally activated with a wave of the hand.