How to set up your Google Home device

Looking to set up a Google Home device, like a Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max? Here are a few tips to get you started with Voice Match, video streaming, and automations.

Phones     E. Rawes     August 6

The best Google Assistant-compatible devices

Google Assistant can control lights, plugs, switches, thermostats, and more. Here are some of our favorite Google Home-compatible devices you can buy .

Phones     Alina Bradford     July 30

Samsung’s SmartThings platform has taken a giant leap forward

After years of playing second fiddle to more popular options, the SmartThings platform has received upgrades that demand attention.

Phones     P. Hearn     July 30

The best smart thermostat drops to below $200 in this limited-time deal

The fourth-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat tops our list of the best smart thermostats, and you can get it for below $200 through this offer from Walmart.

Phones     A. Mamiit     July 25

Buy our top video doorbell while it’s 33% off for Prime Day — ending soon!

The Google Nest Doorbell, our top pick among the best video doorbells, is on sale from Amazon with a 33% discount for Prime Day.

Phones     A. Mamiit     July 11

What is Google Home?

Considering making your home smart? Here's what you need to know about adopting the Google Home smart home ecosystem.

Phones     E. Lawrence     June 27

How to remove a device from Google Home regardless of Wi-Fi network

Need to remove a smart home device or a Google speaker or screen from your account? Doing it can be quick, if you follow these simple steps.

Phones     Erin Lawrence     June 26

How to use the Google Home app on a computer

Want to add Google Home's smart controls to your computer? While there's no desktop app, you can try one of these workarounds to get Google Home on your PC.

Phones     M. Bizzaco     June 12

The best smart plugs for Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit

Smart plugs can make your dumb outlets, devices, lights, and appliances smart. We've rounded up the best smart plugs so you can easily automate your home.

Phones     Aaron Mamiit     May 13

Matter finally starting to fulfill its promise is great news for your smart home

The latest update to the Matter smart home protocol shows how it can benefit average users.

Phones     P. Hearn     May 7

I drove 500 miles with Android Automotive, here’s why every car needs it

I drove 500 miles in a Chevy Equinox rental car powered by the Android Automotive operating system. Here's why I love it and every car needs Google's car OS.

Phones     Nirave Gondhia     May 1

Best home security camera deals: Ring, Arlo, Blink and more on sale

We've collected some of the best security camera deals at a variety of budgets and needs, so come check out what's on offer.

Phones     A. Morrisey     April 29

Best Google Nest deals: Save on Nest Thermostat, Hubs, and Doorbell

Check out the best Google Home deals and the best Google Nest deals and save big on some new tech for your smart home.

Phones     A. Morrisey     April 28

Pixel users, beware: A Google Assistant bug can disable your alarms

Users report that activating Do Not Disturb through Google Assistant will mute your entire Pixel device.

Phones     Patrick Hearn     April 4

Yale reveals powerful new smart lock designed specifically for Google Home

The Yale Smart Lock with Matter is replacing the Nest x Yale Lock, and it's expected to arrive later this summer.

Phones     Jon Bitner     March 31

Waze nixes Google Assistant on iPhones, but something better may be coming

Waze is phasing Google Assistant out of the iOS app after trying to fix issues for over a year.

Phones     Cristina Alexander     March 26

Chromebooks are about to get a lot smarter, and more accessible

The latest stable build of Chrome OS removes Google Assistant and installs the Gemini chatbot. It also adds a new accessibility feature called Slow Keys.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     March 18

Your Google Assistant just lost a bunch of features ahead of the move to Gemini

We’ve only just learned that , and now, it turns out that some features are being quietly retired as a result. Some will be available as part of , but devices that don’t yet have access to Google’s latest AI companion may not have an immediate replacement. Here’s what’s going away. As spotted by 9to5Google, […]

Phones     Monica J. White     March 17

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant. How will the shift affect you?

Google Assistant will ride into the sunset soon, and Gemini will replace it on all your devices. Here’s everything you need to know about how the shift happens.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     March 15

These dedicated Google Assistant car mics might be on the way out

Code found in the latest beta version of the Google app suggests third-party Google Assistant accessories might be shutting down.

Phones     Patrick Hearn     February 10

The Google Home app is getting two new features to upgrade your smart home

Are you a frequent user of the Google Home app? Two new features are rolling out now to upgrade your smart home in a couple of key ways.

Phones     Bryan M. Wolfe     January 15

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.

Phones     Nirave Gondhia     December 22, 2024

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