Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.

Google’s new Home Speaker focuses on Gemini-powered AI and smart home control, while the older Nest Audio still delivers ...

Smart homes work better without Big Tech in the loop.

Google's new speaker is a modest update, but the question is whether Gemini is a good smart home assistant.

Get the most out of your speaker and connected devices.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining ...

The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.

Home Assistant is one of the best smart home platforms out there. It's even better when you throw your Pixel into the mix.

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google Assistant has, especially in the context of the smart home, been crumbling over the past couple of years. In a post this evening, Google’s lead for Home and Nest has acknowledged Assistant ...

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