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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
A ton of Google Home upgrades flew under the radar amidst the Android 16, iOS 26 chaos
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a slew of features and improvements coming to Google Home. These additions include new types of Favorite tiles, easier automations, and a more powerful web version. Google TV Streamer owners can also use picture-in-picture support to keep an eye on the camera feed while watching TV. Google announced a handy addition to Google Home earlier this week, allowing users to set different Favorites on each device. However, it turns out there are plenty more smart home additions coming. The search giant announced a few more tweaks and additions to Google Home, starting with new tiles for the Favorites tab. The company specifically says that more types of tiles can be added here, such as Wi-Fi actions, an indoor temperature dashboard, and more. Got a Nest Cam? Google says you can now skip forward or go back 10 seconds by double-tapping the sides of your video. This YouTube-like feature was previously announced in February as part of the app's Public Preview program. The company adds that your video history should also load more quickly, which should make life a little easier as you're scrolling through camera events. Google is also promising an improved automation editor that requires fewer steps, although this is only available to US users. The editor also has a new conditions section that lets you set when the automation should run. Google says you should also expect improved Home and Away Routines because your media devices can now contribute to presence sensing: So if you're playing music or watching a show, your devices can signal to the Google Home app that you're home, making your routines more helpful. Android TV also has picture-in-picture support, and Google Home will use this functionality on the Google TV Streamer. The company says you can keep a lookout on your camera feed while watching video content. This feature is also restricted to the Public Preview program. The search giant says Google Home on the web will let you control more devices. Once again, this improvement will first come to people enrolled in the Public Preview program. Finally, Google is offering the Home Summary widget on an invite-only basis as part of its Home Labs program. We uncovered this Android widget last year, and it indeed summarizes the status of your home devices, events, and more. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Home App gets major updates: Nest Cam PiP, Gemini controls and more
Google has quietly dropped a big update to its Home app, packed with new features designed to make your smart home setup more intelligent, responsive and customisable. These features are currently available through Public Preview, which gives users early access to experimental tools before they roll out widely. If you enrol, you not only get first dibs on these features but also a chance to share feedback and help Google fine-tune them. Nest Cam picture-in-picture lands on Google TV One of the most exciting additions is support for picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for Nest Cams on Google TV. You can now monitor your camera feed in a small window while watching content. This feature is especially great for parents to keep an eye on the front door or baby monitor without interrupting your binge-watch. Gemini AI expands its smart home reach Google Gemini AI is becoming the brain behind your smart home. With the latest Google Home update, you can control devices and search through camera clip history by typing your commands in the Gemini app. You could also consider this a more intelligent version of Google Assistant, although voice support for these actions hasn't rolled out yet. Automations made simpler and smarter Setting up home automations is now more intuitive. The new tools allow for presence-based automations using your phone's location or Soli sensors in devices like the Nest Thermostat and Nest Hub. Plus, you can now set up routines with fewer steps and more conditions. Customise with Favourites and new widgets Your Favourites tab is now more flexible with the latest update. You can pin tiles like indoor temperature, a master switch to control all lights and Wi-Fi settings. That's not it! You can also create separate Favourites for other devices like tablets and smartwatches. Nest Protect finally comes to the Home app Say goodbye to the standalone Nest app! Nest Protect smoke and CO alerts can now be monitored directly in the Google Home app. You'll get real-time safety alerts, heads-up notifications and the ability to silence alarms on the go. More power to Matter-enabled smart locks This latest update also improves support for Matter-enabled smart locks that let you manage guests, update passcodes and receive security notifications, all in one place. Web controls get more useful You can now do so much more with Google Home on the web than just turning off the lights. You can now adjust temperatures, control lighting and unlock doors from your browser! Isn't it convenient when your phone isn't around? If you're eager to explore these features before everyone else, you may enrol in Google Home's Public Preview. Not to mention, it's not just about getting early access! Your feedback could help shape the future of Google's smart home ecosystem.
Engadget
15-05-2025
- Engadget
The best security camera for smart home newbies is on sale for a record-low price
Folks who are starting to build out their smart home security systems could do a lot worse than going with Nest's cameras. The Google brand offers an accessible entry point into home security (especially if you already have a Google account for Gmail, YouTube or the company's other services). As such, the Google Nest Security Cam (Wired) is our pick for the best security camera for smart home newbies . That model is currently on sale for $70, which is $30 off and a record-low price. The camera is a cinch to set up and get working the way you want it to. You can manage it through the Google Home app, which is smartly designed, clean and easy to navigate. The app takes you through the setup process with step-by-step directions, and the plain language helps make it a breeze to do things like customizing routines. The camera supports features like location-based triggers on both Android and iPhone — you can set things up so that you're only notified of a detected incident when you're away from home. Along with viewing your camera feed in the Home app, you can also access it from a Nest Hub, Google TV or Streamer. You should get a decent look at whatever's going on as the camera captures 1080p HD video with what we felt were accurate colors. Infrared images captured at night are smooth as well. The Nest Cam has a fairly sleek, modern design featuring two half-orbs, one acting as the base (which can be wall-mounted) and another as the camera module. The arm that connects the two allows for a 90-degree range of vertical movement and full 360-degree horizontal rotation. That's especially useful as the camera has a 135-degree field of view, which is decent enough but not exactly the widest among home security cameras. Google gates some of the Nest Cam's more useful features behind subscriptions. If you opt out, you'll only get access to three hours of the most recent event history. That might not be long enough, especially if you're away on a trip and something notable happens that your camera picks up. With an $8-per-month Nest Aware subscription, you can access the past 30 days of recorded activity. Upgrade further to the $15 per month Nest Aware Plus plan and you can call up 90 days of recorded activity and store up to 10 days of round-the-clock recordings. A subscription isn't required for the people, animal and people detection features, or customizing alerts for any of those. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
