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Google has announced a long-term, strategic partnership with ADT, a well-known US security and home automation provider.
It announced on its official blog that the aim was to “create the next generation of the helpful home—based on new security solutions that will better protect and connect people to their homes and families.”
Google will combine its Nest devices, services and technology with ADT’s security solutions for homes and small businesses in the US. The partnership will pair over 20,000 ADT professionals together with Nest’s portfolio of helpful home devices. The company’s network of thousands of professional technicians will be able to sell and install devices like Nest Cameras and Nest Hub Max, all powered by Google Assistant.
Google said over time, Nest’s devices, powered by Google’s machine learning capabilities “will enhance ADT’s security monitoring and become the cornerstone of ADT’s smart home offering.” The goal was to give customers fewer false alarms, more ways to receive alarm events, and better detection of potential incidents inside and around the home. It will also provide people with more helpful notifications that make everyday life more convenient, like package detection. ADT customers will also have access to Nest Aware, a service that keeps people informed about important events at home, including intelligent alerts and event history recording for up to 30 days.
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