Nest Secures Its Future With Alphabet

Since launching its industry-changing smart thermostats in 2011, Nest has notoriously been slow to release wholly new products.

- Mark Sullivan

But in September, the company announced a major addition to its lineup: Nest Secure, a machine-learning security system that includes Nest Guard, a base with a keypad, alarm, and motion sensor; Nest Detect, dual motion sensors for doors and windows; and Nest Tag, which lets users easily arm and disarm the system. In addition to being three products in one, Nest Secure signals a significant new direction for the smart-home company. “We are definitely a security company,” says Nest cof