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LG TVs will soon be Matter-compatible Google Home hubs
Google is expanding its smart home integration. The company said Tuesday that, in the future, some Google TV and other Android TV products will work as Google Home hubs.
Google just made it a lot easier for people to begin automating their smart home
Plus, its script editor gets its first new features.
Google adds first-gen indoor Nest cameras to its Home app
Google ha started rolling out the ability to manage the first-generation Nest Cam Indoor device through the public preview version of its Home app.
Google Home's new script editor can make smart device automations even more powerful
After releasing its redesigned Home app last month, Google is giving users far more control over their smart homes via new script editor.
Google's redesigned Home app is available to everyone
Given how important smart home devices have become, it’s not a surprise that Google has a lot of updates to its Home app and how Android users can interact with those devices. The most significant update is to the aforementioned Google Home app for both Android and iOS — it has been completely redesigned and will be available tomorrow.
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Yale Assure Lock 2 review: The do-everything smart lock
With support for all the major smart home platforms along with a wide range of configs and finishes, Yale's Assure Lock 2 has set a new standard for smart deadbolts.
Samsung and Google are working to streamline setting up Matter smart home devices
Today at its annual developer conference, Samsung announced a deeper partnership with Google to make it easier for consumers to set up smart home devices using the Matter protocol.
Google Home can now use Nest speakers to detect your presence
Your Nest speaker can now help Google Home tell whether or not you're present.
Google Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacy
Google is updating the Home app with simpler, Android-influenced controls and stronger privacy tools.
Volvo is bringing YouTube and Google Home integration to its vehicles
You won't be able to stream videos on the display while the car's moving.
Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
You'll be able to skip from one event to the next rather than scrubbing through the timeline.
Google's commitment to Matter could unite the fragmented smart home industry
Google shared a few updates around its Nest and Android products that focus on a commitment to the recently renamed Matter ecosystem.
Hitting the Books: The bias behind AI assistants' failure to understand accents
The age of speaking to our computers as we do with other humans is finally upon us. But as with other long-awaited technologies such as self-driving cars and computer vision systems, voice-activated assistants like Siri and Alexa aren't nearly as revolutionary as we'd hope.
Google is officially retiring the Home Max
Say goodbye to the Home Max, Google’s original large smart speaker meant to provide HiFi audio. The company has shared with Engadget that it is no longer manufacturing the device and that it’s sold out of the last few units on the Google Store. Existing users will still see support for the foreseeable future, and there are no plans to end support for this or the original Google Home.
Google Assistant wants to shake up your boring pandemic routine
Google has a new Assistant routine that will remind you of the passage of time as you continue to work from home.
Google's smart displays will simplify multi-room audio
For people with multiple Google speakers and displays in their home, getting all your devices to play the same music can be tricky. At the top of the list is a master control for volume that allows you to quickly soften the music when it’s too loud, for example.
Google's Family Bell brings a familiar feature of school back home
If you’re a parent who’s missed being able to give your kids a semblance of school-like schedule while they’ve been holed up at home, Google’s latest features may be able to help. The company today announced a new tool called Family Bell that can bring a familiar school bell experience to your home. Google also unveiled features like a daily “Animal of the day” activity, Broadcast Targeting and a new command that kicks off a routine to start the school day.
Google reveals its new Nest smart speaker
After a leak from Japan's FCC, Google decided to show off the new Nest smart speaker in a stylish promo picture.
Google's Home speaker could get a Nest-branded replacement
A new version of Google's smart speaker is long overdue.
Grab a Google Nest WiFi 3-pack with a Home speaker for $300 at HSN
A Google Nest WiFi 3-pack is available bundled with a Home speaker for $300 in an HSN sale.