2 ms·The Nest is not a personal assistant like the Google Home. It's a thermostat.by darkerside 8y agoThe Nest is not a personal assistant like the Google Home. It's a thermostat.bagacrap 8y agoNest makes many products. This one is a security/alarm system.xvolter 8y agoThe microphone is not part of the Nest thermostat, it's only part of the Nest Secure, the keypad which is included as part of the Nest Guard.