Google releases new firmware update for older Nest speakers
TechRadar reported that Google released a firmware update for older Nest speakers in an article dated Oct. 15, 2026. No version, model list, or feature details were provided.
The available report does not identify which older Nest speaker models are covered, what firmware version is being distributed, or when the rollout started. It also does not describe any changes included in the update, such as security fixes, performance improvements, connectivity changes, or voice assistant features.
No statement from Google was included in the supplied material. There were also no user reports, independent tests, or regional rollout details. Because of that, it is not clear whether the update is being delivered automatically, whether users must take action, or whether it is available to all older Nest speakers.
TechRadar is the only source named in the available material. The publication time places the report on Oct. 15, 2026, but the release date of the firmware itself was not given. The article did not say whether the update had already begun reaching devices or was scheduled for a later date.
Without further details from Google or TechRadar, the purpose and reach of the firmware update could not be confirmed from the available account.