Alongside the Nest updates, the Google Home app is also getting expanded support for smart locks connected via Matter, adding the ability to set passcodes, among other features. The lock updates are rolling out through the app’s “Public Preview” feature on Android, with iOS support coming in early 2025.

Owners of Google's second-gen Nest Protect smoke detector had been waiting years for the device to make the leap to the Google Home app.

You can now manage your Nest Protect alarms in Google Home, get alerts, and even silence them with a tap. The Google Home app also now offers more control over Matter-certified smart locks, including creating/editing passcodes, setting access levels, and tracking who has access and when.

Starting in the Public Preview, the Google Home app is finally adding support for the Nest Protect, as well as Matter-certified smart locks.