Google has rolled out an update to Google Home, improving compatibility and controls for third-party security cameras from brands like Eufy, Tapo, Wyze, Reolink and Nanit, making smart security setups more dependable.
Google has begun rolling out an update to Google Home that broadens support for third-party security cameras and smooths out some of the rougher edges of the app’s camera experience. The change matters because Google has supported outside camera brands before, but compatibility has often been uneven, making live viewing and day-to-day use less reliable than it should have been. The latest release is meant to make that experience more consistent across a wider range of devices, on both Android and iPhone.
Once the update reaches users, live feeds from cameras made by Eufy, Tapo, Wyze, Reolink and Nanit can be viewed directly inside Google Home alongside Nest and Walmart cameras. Google’s own support pages say compatible cameras can also be identified through the “Works with Google” label or within the Google Home app itself, while Nanit’s integration guidance shows that setup still depends on linking the camera’s own account and the Google Home app. Google has also been widening that ecosystem through partner devices, including Walmart’s onn-branded cameras, which are already positioned as a more deeply integrated entry point for Home users.
The update also adds a handful of practical camera controls. Google has introduced a “Save Clip” button for event recordings from Nest and Walmart cameras, while paid subscribers will be able to generate AI-written summaries of camera events. The default camera view has also been changed so people can move more quickly to recent activity or their timeline, and turning a phone sideways now expands the feed to full screen automatically. Google says Nest cameras should also stream for longer without interruption.
Beyond the headline features, the release includes a series of smaller but useful fixes. Google says scrolling through camera feeds should now feel smoother, iPhone users should see fewer history glitches and battery indicators have been corrected. The company has also addressed a Samsung-specific bug in which camera audio was tied to call volume rather than media volume. Taken together, the changes suggest Google is still trying to turn Home into a more dependable hub for mixed-brand smart security setups rather than a system that works best only with Nest hardware.
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