We've all been there, sitting on the couch, engrossed in a movie when the doorbell rings.
It can be challenging to peel yourself away, but thanks to a new feature on Englewood's DISH, you won't have to.
DISH announced Friday that its Hopper and Wally receivers now support the Google Nest Hello Video doorbell. When the doorbell rings, Nest Hello sends on-screen notifications directly to the television.
DISH is the first pay-TV provider to integrate a Google Nest device into its ecosystem with the Device Access program. Today's Nest Hello announcement is the first in a series of Google Nest integrations coming to the Hopper platform.
"Google Nest on Hopper is about giving our customers added choice and control over their home environment — with the subtle on-screen alerts delivered by the Nest Hello, customers are better equipped to hit pause and take action right away," Rob Sadler, DISH director of product management, said in a statement. "This is just the beginning of a powerful relationship with Google Nest and their vast portfolio of products."
After pairing their Google Nest account with their DISH Hopper or Wally receiver, customers will receive on-screen notifications, including an image, when their Nest Hello has been pressed.
In 2018, DISH introduced the ability for Google Assistant to control its Hopper receivers. It expanded that capability earlier this year, with the introduction of the Google Assistant-enabled DISH Voice Remote.
By building the Google Assistant into its Hopper family of receivers, customers have further control of smart devices, like thermostats and light switches.
