Google’s smart speaker Nest Hub will alert users of air pollution fumes around them so that they can take precautionary measures.
The clock weather widget has been included in the new AQI (Air Quality Index) badge Nest Hub, slated to be available in select markets starting in the US soon.
Google said in an update that amid efforts to reduce air pollution during the recent wildfire season, it is more important than ever to know about the air quality in your area. So, we’ve added air quality information to the Ambient screen on Net Hubs so you can stay informed, alert.
Air quality data comes from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which rates air quality on a scale of zero to 500, with zero being the best air quality. When users ask what is the air quality around me? In the form of a voice command, they will get an alert if the air quality is unhealthy or unhealthy for vulnerable groups.