Earlier this year, the Google Home app received a redesigned Wifi section that included more of the old Wifi app’s tricks. Since Google was busy phasing it out in favor o the all-in-one experience for all of the smart tech in your home, this made sense. The ability to prioritize a connection so that it […]
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Nest Thermostat unusable via Google Home app for some thanks to account migration bug
According to a handful of Reddit and Twitter users, their Google Home app is giving them the runaround while they try to use their Nest Thermostat. Instead of allowing them to change the temperature, it’s asking them to migrate their account from the Nest app to the Google Home app. The only problem is that […]
Continue ReadingFuchsia spotted running on Google Home Hub via Bluetooth qualification listing
Well, this is an interesting development – Google’s ‘secret operating system’ that’s not exactly a secret has appeared as the OS installed on a Google Home Hub via a qualification listing on Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) first spotted by Kyle Bradshaw of 9to5Google. Though it was opened up to the public for development back […]
Continue ReadingGot $3? You may be able to pick up a Google Home Mini
There is no shortage of great Google Assistant speaker options out there on the market to fit any budget or use case. Even now, you can score the premium Nest Audio by Google for the impressively low price of $79 and you’d be getting a seriously awesome speaker with all the features that come with […]
Continue ReadingLatest Google Home update makes sure your smart displays only ring while you’re home
Thanks to Google’s unique presence sensing technology, Nest devices are getting a boost to their Home and Away Routines. Now, instead of just changing the temperature on your thermostat or automatically toggling lights on or off when you come or go, your Nest Hub and Nest Mini devices will now have the ability to “only […]
Continue ReadingYou can no longer listen to these Disney books on your Nest and Google home devices
One of my son’s favorite features of the Nest Hub during bedtime was the ability to say “Hey Google, let’s read along with Disney”. Upon doing so, he’s been able to have Google read with him and play sound effects to the classic Disney stories that we’ve purchased and keep in his Google Play Books […]
Continue ReadingIt’s official: the Google Home Max is discontinued for real this time
The writing has been on the wall for quite some time, but as of today – reported by 9to5 Google – our favorite speaker in the office is no longer for sale. This isn’t a big price reduction, out of stock alert, or future warning from Google. Not this time. This time around, the Google […]
Continue ReadingThe Google Home Max is back in stock and too cheap to ignore
Just when we thought our favorite Google Home speaker was completely done for, it has made a resurgence on the Google Store and it is nearly as affordable as it has ever been. Sure, there have been a few flash sales that got it down to $149 a few times in 2020, but they never […]
Continue ReadingThe Google Home Max is discontinued, perhaps hinting at a replacement
We’ve been down this road before. Not that long ago, the aging, original Google Home finally became unavailable in the Google Store as it went down the path of discontinuation. With Google trying to tie all of their home-bound hardware to the Nest branding, it was only a matter of time, really. First, the Google […]
Continue ReadingBest Buy Black Friday: $50 Nest Hub, $149 Google Home Max and more
Well, today is the day. Best Buy has been touting month-long “Black Friday Now” deals but it was all leading up to the retailer launching its biggest deals during the week leading up to the annual shopping holiday. I’m sure that we’ll see even more Chromebook, smart home, and electronics deals when Black Friday actually […]
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon be able to get the Google Home Max for only $149
We’ve talked about the Google Home Max on numerous occasions around here. From hoping to leverage it as a part of a Google Home Theater setup one day to going on about how great this speaker sounds on a daily basis here in the office even years after its debut, we’re clearly fond of the […]
Continue ReadingRe-designed Nest Thermostat revealed. Moves into your Google Home for an affordable $129
A few days ago, I mentioned that a new Nest Thermostat had been rumored to be releasing very, very soon. As it turns out, it’s now up for pre-order and will be available in a few weeks! The new thermostat features a friendly, Googley design and is made of 49% recyclable, colored plastic. The available […]
Continue ReadingGot $5? You could pick up a Google Home Mini at this local retailer
2020 has been a bizarre year that has seen us fundamentally change the way we do just about everything and the way we shop is right at the top of that list. Online and delivery have become the go-to services for millions of os shoppers that once enjoyed spending hours casually perusing through shops. For […]
Continue ReadingNest Audio: The proper Google Home successor has arrived
Google breezed through the “Launch Night In” hardware event in 30 minutes flat and boy oh boy, was it a well-produced presentation. We’ll talk more about that at another time. For now, let’s take a look at the all-new Nest Audio speaker. We’ll be getting our hands on the new Nest speaker from Google very […]
Continue ReadingSo long Google Wi-Fi: network import to Google Home app has begun
In a staged roll-out that was first announced in early August, Google has finally opened the floodgates and is beginning the transition away from the standalone Google Wi-Fi app. No worries here if you currently use a Google Wi-Fi router as this is simply moving the controls over from the soon-to-be retired Google Wi-Fi app […]
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