All you need to do is toggle "Remote access" on in the Home Assistant Cloud settings and set the "External URL" in the ...

Until now, Google Home has been a smart home system with Google Assistant at its center. It was simple and reliable, but also fussy. You needed exact keyphrases, and memorizing them could feel akin to ...

Nest and Google Home went through major changes recently, from ditching Google Assistant (now Gemini for Home is rolling out instead) to releasing a long-awaited new line of Nest cams, with a new ...

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 ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

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Google continues to replace the Google Assistant brand with Gemini across more parts of the Android UI. The “Hey Google” setup flow now mentions Gemini instead of Google Assistant. The “Hey Google & ...

Now, a new note on Android Auto’s help center says, "Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices," but adds that the "Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026.” ...

IKEA has announced over 20 new Matter-connected smart home products coming to market soon. Best known for its furniture, IKEA has also been investing in smart home tech over the past few years. Today, ...

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