Although we don't know the extent of the business partnership between Google and Nest, we do know that many of the search giant smart speakers come bundled with Nest products. Today, that relationship has been taken to a new level with the addition of Google Assistant to Nest Guard devices.

Google announced recently that it will add a new feature to Nest Secure to give users the much-needed assistance for streamlining their routines. With Google Assistant, Nest Guard users will be able to ask questions like “Hey Google, do I need an umbrella today?” before they set an alarm and leave for ...