This story is part of our complete Google I/O coverage After a lengthy public preview, the new Google Home app is officially launching on May 11. The redesign boasts a few highly requested features, along with a fresh UI that makes it easy to navigate even the most cluttered of smart homes. Recommended Videos Announced…
If you’ve finally jumped into the smart home world by picking up a Google Nest Hub or other Google Home-compatible gadgets, you might think setting up Routines is something to postpone until you become an expert. After all, coming to terms with your new smart home might take a few days — and Routines can…
Google Assistant has a built-in Workday routine that helps you stay on task and keep an eye on your body as well. The routine will tell you about your tasks, break times, when you start back working, and stand and drink water. Google knows that working at home can have its own set of challenges,…
Google Assistant routines are one of the best features added to Google Home. They save you time by automatically completing tasks from a simple phrase or time of day. Of course, we already know each routine needs a starter — either a time of day or a phrase to initiate the sequence. Sometimes, especially with…
Walmart and Google are pairing up to allow you to create a shopping list and order groceries from Walmart. That means that you can use a Google Home voice assistant like a Google Home Mini or Home Hub to do your shopping. It’s called Walmart Voice Order. Here’s what you need to know, how to…
The Philips Hue smart bulbs carved out their own slice of the smart bulb market through tons of features, color choices, and ease of use. While they are by no means the only options for smart lights these days, Philips Hue maintains their place in the market through continuous innovation and constant improvement. Hue Labs,…
Woot and Newegg slashed their prices for the Google Home Hub smart display. Other online merchants are holding to the $150 list price, but if you’ve been waiting for a good sale for this digital display assistant with visual as well as audio interaction, jump for it before the deal goes away. The Digital Trends…
After anxiously waiting to hear the buttery smooth voice of John Legend coming through our Google Assistant-compatible devices, the time has finally come. You can now have that audible candlelight dinner of a voice coming through your Google Home speakers. Well… sometimes. Legend’s voice is a cameo voice, and it’s available for a limited time…
Amazon has dropped prices for one day on a TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system and Alexa- and Google Home-compatible smart home plugs and light switches. The TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi system and TP-Link’s Kasa Smart plugs and switches are infrastructure products that help you control your smart home with Alexa or Google Home voice…
Amazon has dropped prices on smart power strips that work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip by TP-Link, is an Amazon Deal of the Day, so it’s best to act fast. Contents Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip by TP-Link — $25 off Teckin Smart Power Strip WiFi Plug Multiple…