Why this is important: Amazon recently launched Alexa+, a service that brings similar functionality to the Alexa platform.

Beyond the basics, Google Nest devices hide powerful automations and security tools that most people never use ...

Google Home makes it easy to link your smart devices and control them from a single app. Whether that's checking your smart security camera, monitoring your lights with set schedules, or adjusting ...

After months of teasers and brief betas, Google has made it official: Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on all Nest and Google Home-related devices this year, officially called Gemini for Home.

Given up on trying to get Google Assistant to dim the lights or pull your drapes? If you’re an Android user, now’s your chance to give Gemini a spin with your smart home. Google has just released an ...

Google’s Android XR announcements strongly indicate that the company is looking to retire its popular “Hey Google” voice command. Android XR devices will likely be the first to adopt the new “Hey ...

Gemini will come to Google Home smart speakers on October 1 and it'll be a huge upgrade over Assistant. I can't wait to try ...

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Along with playing music and controlling many smart home products, you can use the Google Nest Hub alarm clock features to set alarms or timers. Here's how to use this feature to keep track and make ...