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The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the Home app, along with increased functionality for smart locks connected to Google Home via Matter The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the Home ...

Google Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices. The Gemini mobile app's new integrations, rolling out to the public, let you ask Google's ...

Google is finally starting to roll out the long-awaited temperature scheduling features for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats in the Google Home app. This addresses the last major reason many users ...

Google has introduced a major revamp to the Google Home app, replacing the assistant with Gemini AI. This upgrade is said to transform user interaction with smart home devices, making it more seamless ...

Google is preparing to add hot water controls to the Home app, as confirmed by the Google Nest and Home Chief Product Officer. The feature is in final testing and will roll out in the near future. It ...

Google has been pushing Gemini into every corner of its ecosystem this year, and now it’s coming for smart speakers and displays. Starting in October, early access to Gemini for Home will roll out, ...

If you have yet to wade into the smart home world, or if you're simply considering the best voice assistant and speaker combination to add to your space, you're probably looking at an Amazon Alexa vs.

On Wednesday, Google offered an early preview of its next flagship smart home device, the AI-powered Google Home speaker, launching in spring 2026. The device, priced at $99, will be built around the ...