Google announced Monday that it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of manufacturer of smart home devices Nest Labs by 3.200 million (About 2,500 million).
Nest Labs unveiled in 2011 with the launch of a modern thermostat easy installation that can be controlled from the phone and was subsequently followed by a smoke detector.
“Nest founders Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers have built a tremendous team we’re delighted to welcome you to the Google family.’re already doing amazing products and are excited about the opportunity to bring these great experiences to more houses in more countries “, said Google CEO Larry Page mendiante a statement.
Fadell, CEO of Nest Labs, said that with the support of the company that created Google be better positioned to make devices “make the life easier at home and have an impact positive in the world. “
multimillion dollar operation, which will close in the coming months and whose payment is cash , Nest Labs will integrate into the structure of Google although the company will continue to have its own brand identity and continue being directed by Fadell.
continue to be compatible with iOS
Nest Labs has confirmed that its devices maintain compatibility with tablets and Apple phones , rival Google Android ecosystem, and that there will be substantial changes to their customers.
The company has not gone into detail about what products might be born now owned by Google and continue to operate under its brand Independent under the direction of Tony Fadell.
addition to its core business in search and Internet advertising, Google is developing other activities such as the raid on the phone with its Android mobile operating system acquired in 2012 and the purchase of handset maker Motorola Mobility. The company is also working on prototypes of glasses and driverless cars online.
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