Brady Snyder / Android Authority I first got into smart home technology around 2015, right as smart speakers and connected devices started going mainstream. Within
Tag: Google Home
Google Home is making it simpler to add new devices
Back in October, we got an early look at a new device setup workflow in Google Home. The revamped workflow gives you more ways to connect
You might need to argue with Gemini to get it to work on Google Home
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Reddit user reported that Gemini for Home initially refused to play white noise, claiming it could only broadcast
Did Google Home just break your smart lights? Here’s what’s going on
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home app has an issue that’s preventing some users from seeing their lights and switches as online.
I relied on my Lenovo Smart Clock’s touch controls for lights — now they’re gone
TL;DR The Lenovo Smart Clock used to let users quickly and silently toggle smart lights through its touchscreen interface. A few weeks back, that option
Google Home adds smarter routines for TVs, appliances, and security systems
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home is rolling out new automation triggers and actions focused on routines and device control. You can now
Nest cameras are getting better at telling the difference between cats and dogs
Google’s announced the latest wave of updates for the Google Home app. An update rolling out today brings a number of improvements to the Nest
How I turned Android 16’s Quick Settings into my smart home control center
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Android 16’s first major update made me fall back in love with Quick Settings. After Android 12 took away
Curious to try Gemini for Home but can’t get it where you live? Here’s where it’s headed next
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini has begun replacing Assistant in Google Home as part of an Early Access program. So far, Gemini for
Google Home app update finally makes moving devices from Nest app less painful
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home’s December 10 update adds one-tap transfer for Nest devices. You can now move multiple cameras and other
