Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, ...

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CNET has been covering the smart home space since even before the first Amazon Echo smart speaker launched over a decade ago. Whether it is lightbulbs and speakers or video doorbells and security ...

A new bug is affecting some Google Nest and Home devices, preventing them from responding to basic voice commands like 'What's the weather?' or 'What's the time?' More complex commands and smart home ...

Google started pushing the ability for select users to control smart home devices via the Gemini app on Android. This is now officially leaving Public Preview and rolling out to all supported users.

Google Home now supports full local control of Matter devices, allowing Nest, Chromecast, and LG TVs to work even when the ...

Are you a frequent user of the Google Home app? Two new features are rolling out now to upgrade your smart home in a couple ...

“This means when a user who has a hub for Google Home device (at home) is viewing or controlling their Matter devices (at home), they can do so with higher reliability, privacy, and lower ...

The Google Home Gemini Extension is now rolling out to all users. It will be fully available over the coming weeks.

Google's working on a bunch of changes to the Home app on Android, including some AI-generated "insights" on how to improve ...

Google is experimenting with using speakers, displays, streaming sticks, and game consoles to detect whether you're home or away.