Google released a Public Preview version of the Google Home app a few weeks back along with a multi-device experience that extended to Wear OS 3 and the Google Pixel Watch. This new experience had been originally shown off at Google I/O and allowed you to use your wrist to control your entire smart … [Read more...] about Google Home app for Wear OS gets update with improved list view
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Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Last month, Google announced a redesign of the Home app that promised to bring more device compatibility, courtesy of the Matter standard, and customization options that will allow each user to personalize their experience further. This announcement came with a timeline tied to a Public Preview that … [Read more...] about Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Google Home app’s “Household routines” rolling out more widely
Nearly three weeks into the official announcement of the Google Home app's redesign to roll in the new "Matter" connectivity standard and to make it more customizable, it appears that some of the updates on "Routines" are starting to roll out. According to reporting from 9to5Google, some users … [Read more...] about Google Home app’s “Household routines” rolling out more widely
Google Home redesign will combine all your Smart Home devices into a single-app experience
Believe it or not, the Google Home app we know today on Android has been around for ten years now. When it first launched, the average U.S. household had less than 3 smart home devices connected but this has risen to about 22 connected devices per home throughout the years. However, even with that … [Read more...] about Google Home redesign will combine all your Smart Home devices into a single-app experience
Google Home app is redesigning its controls for popular Smart Home devices
The Android Google Home app was redesigned in March, which implemented the rounded rectangular home controls present as quick settings tiles since Android 11. This redesign was well received, as the new control toggles made it easier to control connected devices with fewer taps and copied the look … [Read more...] about Google Home app is redesigning its controls for popular Smart Home devices
Google Home app redesigns Home view to match Android home controls, improved privacy settings
If you use any of Google's family of smart home devices, you likely have the Google Home app installed on your mobile device. After all, it is required to set up all those Nest Mini speakers you've accumulated throughout the years. However, I can't say that this is an app I regularly use as I'd much … [Read more...] about Google Home app redesigns Home view to match Android home controls, improved privacy settings
