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
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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?
Cast volume controls for speaker groups finally coming back on Pixel phones
Google's latest Android 15 Beta 2 release brought a slew of anticipated features, but the real surprise was the quiet return of the cast volume controls for speaker groups for Pixel users. You might recall that this feature was abruptly stripped away a few years ago due to a legal case with Sonos, … [Read more...] about Cast volume controls for speaker groups finally coming back on Pixel phones
[U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Update September 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM - Google has reached out with a correction to Meet being removed from Nest Hub Max clarifying with the following statement: There is no change to making 1:1 and group video calls to friends, family and businesses with Google Meet. What’s changing at the end … [Read more...] about [U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Google announces nearly 20 new starters and actions to make your smart home less annoying
In a post on the Nest Community Forum today, Google unveiled a handful of new starters and actions for your smart home routines. Now, you can do things like change light effects, automatically open or close windows or blinds, adjust humidity levels, and even pause your TV or music when the doorbell … [Read more...] about Google announces nearly 20 new starters and actions to make your smart home less annoying
Score a 2-Pack of Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $260
If you've been on the fence about securing your home with a smart camera, now might be the perfect time to make the leap. Best Buy has rolled out a deal that makes it a little easier to pull the trigger on some home security. You can now get your hands on a 2-pack of Google's latest Nest Cam for an … [Read more...] about Score a 2-Pack of Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $260
Fuchsia will not be coming to Google’s smart speakers as the company halts its rollout efforts
In the last year, Google has worked to replace the "CastOS" operating system on its 1st and 2nd generation Nest Hub smart displays with the new Zircon-based Fuchsia. At the time, it seemed like the company was set to bring it to all its smart home devices. According to 9to5Google, the tech giant … [Read more...] about Fuchsia will not be coming to Google’s smart speakers as the company halts its rollout efforts
