A common limitation of modern devices, especially smart home gadgets, is that many features require an internet connection. That makes sense because of the nature of the technology, but it can create ...

As Google moves the last remaining Nest devices into the Home app, it’s also looking at ways to make this smart home hub easier to use. Naturally, Google is doing that by ramping up Gemini integration ...

A tech enthusiast repurposed an unused Google Pixel 5 into a fully functional smart home hub, replacing a Nest Hub for greater flexibility and portability. The setup included a factory reset, Google ...

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Roku is evolving from a streaming player into a smart home control center. It now works with lights, plugs, cameras, and doorbells, and integrates with voice assistants like Google Home. With the ...

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In late October, Google officially began its big rollout of Gemini for Google Home. Google Assistant hasn’t been doing Google’s smart speakers and displays any favors in recent years, so the ...