# Camera-Integrated Smart Home Tech A New Version of Google Smart Display Will Have a Fall Launch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-smart-display References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/23/googles-big-home-smart-display-arrives-this-fall/) & [support.google](https://support.google.com/store/answer/2462844?rd=1) The new [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-cams) Smart Display will be the first Google-produced smart home technology to feature a camera. The new model is titled the [Nest Hub Max](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-tablet) and will feature a 10-inch display as well as an onboard camera. The Nest Hub Max will be released on September 9th, 2019, and will have a $229 price point. Previous smart home technology from Google did not feature a camera on the design -- this was done in an effort to cater to privacy-concerned users. However, there was a Nest rebrand for Google's smart home devices, where the camera will serve two purposes. The first purpose that camera integration serves is video call capabilities, the second reason to include a camera in the design is that it can be used as a [security camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-security-camera). Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Camera-integrated Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity to develop more smart home products that integrate cameras for security and video calls. - **Nest Smart Home Rebranding:** Opportunity to rebrand smart home devices for more diverse usage, which increases the potential customer base. - **Video Call Smart Home Technology:** Potential to create more smart home devices that are optimized for video calls. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** Technology companies can develop new products with camera integration for security, video calling, and more innovation. - **Home Security:** Security companies can integrate smart home devices with camera technology for more efficient home security. - **Video Conferencing Technology:** Companies can create more video conferencing technology that incorporates smart home devices that are optimized for video calls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Driven Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-cams.md) - [Integrated Camera-Equipped Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecobee-google-home.md) - [Auto-Adjusting Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-amazon-echo-show-8.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-home-screen-8-ptz.md) - [Oversized Intelligent Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-cal-max.md) - [Smart Hub Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-tablet.md) - [Camera-Less Refreshed Digital Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-spot.md) - [Consolidated Smart Home Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-hello-google-home.md) - [App-Navigating Indoor Safety Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-nest.md)