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The Google Home Web App Finally Has Device Controls

Google Home web app adds a Devices tab to control smart-home gadgets from your browser. Tile controls mimic the app: click to toggle, drag for brightness; no color picker yet. Some devices (speakers, ...
Android Authority

Google sets the date for Gemini's arrival on your Google Home devices

Gemini is coming to Google Home devices on October 1. Google previously said that this would be an early access rollout. With Gemini on their Google Home devices, users will be able to ask more ...
PCMag on MSN

Amazon Alexa+ vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Will Rule Your Smart Home?

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home ...
How-To Geek on MSN

This Docker Container Lets Me AirPlay to My Google Nest Speakers

AirConnect is a Docker container that is compatible with all Chromecast-powered and UPnP-based devices. Once deployed, ...
9to5google

How to transfer your old Nest Cam to the Google Home app [Gallery]

The Nest app is slowly on its way out, as Google puts all of its smart home efforts into the Google Home app. And now, you can bring old Nest Cam units into the Google Home app with a simple transfer ...
CNET

Google's Smart Home Devices Are Getting Gemini AI to Better Understand Your Intent

Imad is a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ...
Lifehacker

You Can Use Gemini to Build Google Home Automations, but Should You?

Google's Gemini can now help you create advanced automation scripts in Google Home, but it's still complicated and riddled with errors. Smart devices, on their own, are nifty, but one-note. You can ...