AT&T Launches New Smart Home Bundles With Google Nest, Abode Gadgets

Last updated: 2025/12/12 at 8:21 AM

News Room Published 12 December 2025

AT&T is trying again in the smart home space by combining Abode and Google Nest products in a bundle backed by the network’s cellular coverage.

The service is called Connected Life. It’s a home security system which works on your Wi-Fi, but switches to AT&T’s cellular network if your internet goes down. There’s also a battery-powered security hub, which means your system won’t fail in a power cut.

You can buy the equipment for AT&T’s Connected Life package in two different bundles. The first is the Starter Kit at $399 with a Google Nest Doorbell, an interior motion sensor, two door or window sensors, and a security hub. If you prefer you can pay monthly at $11.08 a month for three years.

The Advanced Kit comes with the same tech, but also gives you two more door or window sensors, an additional interior motion sensor, a wall-mounted keypad, a key fob, and your choice of an indoor or outdoor Google Nest Cam.

The package costs $699 or starts at $19.42 per month for three years. Google told Wired the tech in these bundles won’t include the latest generation of cameras announced by the brand in October, so it’s likely the last-gen Nest Cam.

You’ll need to have either an AT&T wireless or home internet plan to set up Connected Life. It’s an additional $10.99 a month for the cheapest version with 30-day event video history, smart alerts, and cellular backup.

If you opt for the top-end plan, you’ll get professional monitoring through Abode’s service. The 24/7 monitoring can automatically dispatch the police or medical professionals to your property when necessary.

It also notes the monitoring may allow you to claim insurance discounts. This package costs $21.99 a month. You can also switch between plans from month to month as there’s no annual contract.

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The platform uses Google Home’s APIs to bring the smart home service into AT&T’s own Connected Life app. Once you’re set up, you can do everything on one platform rather than switching between different tools.

AT&T says you’ll be able to set up the system yourself at home, but it also offers professional setup from third-party engineers for an additional cost.

This is AT&T’s second attempt at a smart home service after sunsetting its Digital Life platform back in 2022.