Powered by Google search, with access to all the magic that makes Google Now (a.k.a. cards) so uncannily useful, the Google Home device announced at the company’s recent IO conference might seem set to run roughshod over the Echo, Amazon’s earlier entry into the in-home, voice...
New and updated device controls give you more control in the Google Home app. As well as vacuums, TVs, and sensors, there’s support for beds, fans, faucets, security systems, smoke detectors, yogurt makers, and more. Image: Google The Automations tab allows you to access and edit any ...
New Google Home Device SDK for Matter devices To develop Matter devices, Google is releasing the Google Home Device SDK. This SDK will be the fastest way to develop Matter devices, and they will enable seamless setup, control, and interoperability. The Matter specification is open-source, and ...
Google The Activity tab will be a frequent destination for power users, as it allows them to get a detailed look at all the alerts and notifications from every smart home device in their home. There’s also an Inbox that highlights important updates, issues, and even subscription reminders. ...
Thankfully, a dive into the code of version 3.23.1.3 of the Google Home app's code uncovered the existence of a Vacation setting in the Home and Away menu. The feature isn't as polished or ready for action as other additions, likeintegrated device search, discovered within the APK, but...
5 ways to use the new Find My Device on Android Today, the all-new Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your ...
While the autocomplete makes it easier to code for your home — by suggesting your devices in the “device” field and only suggesting actions and states that are available to those devices — this is not for the casual smart home user. That’s a shame because these aren’t super ...
Google started to brand their smart home devices under Nest in 2018. Google Home Mini actually is the last Google Home device getting the Nest brand. As the 2nd generation of Google Home Mini, many owners and potential buyers want to know the differences and improvements of Google Next Mini...
Google is adding a new feature to Google Home that fixes my biggest problem with the deviceAvery Hartmans
find and understand the status of the devices in your home so you can dim your compatible lights or change the music volume in a snap. You can also tap to turn a device on or off, slide left or right to make adjustments, and long press for more controls," wrote Google in a blog ...