So, I was making dinner for the family last when the kids fired up some tunes on our Lenovo Smart Display that we keep on the kitchen counter. My son asked me to turn it up “really louder” and after cranking it up to 9, I realized that this unassuming smart display packed a bigger […]
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New clock face designs could be coming to Nest Hub devices
A Redditor by the name of cermoe just happened upon some new clock faces for their Lenovo smart clock while digging in its Photo Frame settings. They appear here in Spanish for this particular user because of the language they have their device set to, and you can see below that they mean “Timeless – […]
You 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 […]
The Nest website now redirects you to the Google Store
Last year, the Nest website began redirecting users to Google’s official store in order to buy new devices. Now, Nest.com will automatically take you to a Nest category landing page on the Google Store. Ever since its team became a part of Google again, they’ve had a roadmap for dissolving the standalone brand in favor […]
President’s Day Deal: $20 off the Google Nest Audio or $50 off of two
Looking for a good deal on a great Google Assistant smart speaker? Look no further than Google’s own Nest Audio. Google’s latest entrant into the smart speaker space offers an ample upgrade from the original Google Home smart speaker with a price tag that’s affordable on almost any budget. Dollar for dollar, there really isn’t […]
How to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]
There’s no denying one of the most significant upgrades with the new Chromecast with Google TV is the addition of a remote. Sure, the fact that there is a UI to move around between shows and streaming services is a big deal, too, but the real game-changer this time around is that handy remote. We’ve […]
The Nest Thermostat E finds a new home with Goodman Pro installer partnership
After being removed from the Google Store back in October, and being replaced by the new Nest thermostat which could intelligently predict heating and cooling issues in the home, Google’s Nest Thermostat E is now finding a new home with Goodman Air Conditioning & Heating. While you can still purchase this older thermostat through The […]
How to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue
Late in January, we ran a story on how to fix a recurring issue that has been plaguing many Chromecast w/Google TV users of late. After seeing this problem pop up for a handful of users, I began seeing it not only on our office Chromecast, but on our home device as well. Then it […]
Native cast button disappears from the YouTube TV web app
My God, I really hope this isn’t a sign of things to come. As reported earlier by 9to5 Google and confirmed by all of us here in the office, the cast button in the web version of YouTube TV is gone. Why it is missing isn’t readily clear at this point, but more and more […]
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for $19.99 (Today Only)
Looking for a great deal on a capable smart home device. Of all places, Lowe’s is where you should be looking. The home improvement store is known for selling a variety of Google Home and Assistant-compatible products and today, the retailer is selling Lenovo’s Smart Clock Essential for the low price of only $19.99. This […]
Deal Alert: Get the Nest Learning Thermostat E for $144 for a limited time
Normally $190 USD, the Nest Learning Thermostat E is going for 25% off at Home Depot right now and will cost you only $144 – the best deal this device has seen since November! Just a heads up though, this deal will only last for the next 14 hours, and it’s is not Google’s brand […]
Google Assistant told users that their smart home devices weren’t set up yet thanks to an “experiment”
We’ve heard a few reports recently of users who have been receiving the error message “sorry, that device isn’t set up yet”, via Google Assistant while trying to interact with thermostats, lights, and more. A Google spokesperson has come forward to clear up the issue and has stated that it was occurring as a result […]