If you're looking to upgrade your home network, Best Buy has a deal that might be worth checking out! They are currently offering the 3-pack of Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6e Mesh Routers for just $300. While not as good as the Black Friday deal that got the price down to $280, this still brings the price … [Read more...] about Ditch the dead spots: Nest Wifi Pro 3-Pack is back on sale
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Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
The smart home landscape has always been a bit of a Wild West, with gadgets from different brands often refusing to play nicely together. But the Matter standard is changing all that, promising a future where our smart homes are truly interconnected. Now, Google and MediaTek are throwing their … [Read more...] about Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
Gemini-infused Google smart speakers and displays might be just around the corner
Remember back in August when Google casually dropped the news that Assistant was getting a Gemini-powered upgrade? Well, it seems like the time for that upgrade might finally be just around the corner. Folks at 9to5Google have been digging through the latest Google Home APK and uncovered some … [Read more...] about Gemini-infused Google smart speakers and displays might be just around the corner
How to hide your Google TV Streamer behind your TV: Two clever mounting options
The Google TV Streamer is a fantastic upgrade over the Chromecast with Google TV, but it presents a challenge for those with wall-mounted TVs or anyone who doesn't want the clutter of a set-top box. Unlike the Chromecast dongle it replaced, the Streamer needs a proper spot on a shelf, table, or … [Read more...] about How to hide your Google TV Streamer behind your TV: Two clever mounting options
Turn your Pixel Tablet into a smart home hub with this new screensaver
Android 15 has landed, and with it, a useful new feature that transforms your Pixel Tablet (or Pixel phone) into a hands-on smart home control dashboard while it's charging. This new screensaver isn't just a static display, either – you can actually control your devices right from the … [Read more...] about Turn your Pixel Tablet into a smart home hub with this new screensaver
Google Home’s new Favorites widgets gives you quick access to your smart home
Google has officially released the Google Home Favorites widget for all Android users with devices running Android 12 or higher! Previously available only to those in the Public Preview program, this widget provides convenient and quick access to frequently used smart home devices and automations … [Read more...] about Google Home’s new Favorites widgets gives you quick access to your smart home
The Google TV Streamer’s smart home feature could be a game-changer
Google has a knack for baking in just enough tempting features to make their new hardware enticing and the newly announced Google TV Streamer looks to be no different. While it's pricier than the Chromecast devices that came before it, there is one feature that might make all the difference: the new … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer’s smart home feature could be a game-changer
The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
The new Google TV Streamer is here and it has some much-improved specs compared to the current Chromecast with Google TV. Boasting a much-improved 32GB of storage, a whopping 4GB of RAM, and 22% faster CPU performance, it tackles most of Chromecast's biggest pain points and should deliver smooth … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
Nest Audio for just $50 is a steal with the Assistant upgrade on the way
The Google Nest Audio might have been around since 2020, but let me tell you, it's still the best sounding option in Google's smart home speaker lineup that you can buy right now (RIP Max). And although the Google Assistant has been lacking for a while now, an upgraded Google assistant with Gemini … [Read more...] about Nest Audio for just $50 is a steal with the Assistant upgrade on the way
Google’s new $280 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is now available
It's been nearly a decade since Google last graced us with an update to its flagship smart thermostat, but the wait is finally over! The fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is now available for order! This revamped smart thermostat brings a sleek, modern design and a host of new features to … [Read more...] about Google’s new $280 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is now available
Google Nest Learning Thermostat leaks with new UI and modern design
Google appears ready to unveil a significant upgrade to its thermostat lineup with the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat. Recent leaks on X by @MysteryLupin have shed light on some exciting new UI features and design elements that might make this thermostat the one to buy - if you're … [Read more...] about Google Nest Learning Thermostat leaks with new UI and modern design
Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
In the middle of 2024, we have more streaming content to pick from than ever before, so having a good streaming device is critical. While there are several options on the market, there are really two contenders that you should be considering if you want a solid, 4K streaming device: Walmart's Onn. … [Read more...] about Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
