What to know

  • Google added the ability to transfer multiple Nest devices from the Nest app into the Google Home app in one action as part of the December 10, 2025 Google Home app update.
  • This feature is rolling out via the Google Home Public Preview program, so users must join Public Preview in the app to see the one-tap migration option.
  • The update covers all Nest cameras, thermostats, locks, and smoke/CO alarms from 2015 onward that are eligible for migration.
  • This change further unifies Google’s smart home ecosystem by moving more legacy Nest functionality into the Google Home app and reducing reliance on the older Nest app.

Google has expanded the Google Home app with a long-anticipated one-tap migration feature that lets users move multiple Nest devices from the older Nest app into Google Home simultaneously. This capability was first documented in the December 10, 2025 release notes on Google’s support site, where the company outlined that users enrolled in the Public Preview can now transfer all eligible Nest cameras, thermostats, locks, and smoke alarms with a single tap.

Previously, users had to manually migrate each device one at a time - a process that mirrored much of the hard work of initial setup and caused friction for households with many devices. By rolling out a batch transfer option, Google addresses a key pain point for users transitioning from the Nest app to the unified Google Home environment.

The rollout is not yet universal: the one-tap feature appears only in the Public Preview channel of the Google Home app, which users can join through the app’s settings to access early functionality before general availability.

This change is part of Google’s broader effort over 2025 to bring full Nest integration into Google Home, following previous enhancements that supported core Nest devices and features within the Home app - ultimately streamlining smart home management and reducing dependency on the legacy Nest app.