Google Home

Google has updated the Home app with new automation triggers, expanded Nest x Yale Lock controls and improved Gemini-powered voice commands. Here's what's new

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

Google has updated its signature 'G' letter icon. The new logo replaces the solid colour section in the logo with more fluid and transitioning colours

Updated On: 13 May 2025 | 3:43 PM IST

The Gemini-powered features will launch initially in Google's public preview beta program to select Nest aware subscribers and are expected to roll out widely later this year

Updated On: 07 Aug 2024 | 1:44 PM IST

A study by Surfshark's research hub revealed that one in 10 smart home apps collects user data for tracking purposes

Updated On: 17 Jun 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Some Google Home application users are seeing a new 'Wi-Fi Labs' option for their Nest Wi-Fi router

Updated On: 20 Mar 2023 | 11:51 AM IST

Beta users will now see a "Reorder" button at the bottom of the Favourites tab, while "Add" appears to have been renamed to "Edit"

Updated On: 12 Mar 2023 | 3:07 PM IST

This feature was first spotted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman and the company has already started to add code for it to the Android open source project

Updated On: 19 Jan 2023 | 3:59 PM IST

While there are internet-free options, those have not yet come into India

Updated On: 10 Jan 2023 | 4:41 PM IST

These controls include volume up/down, un/mute, power on/off, play, pause, channel and a source list

Updated On: 02 Jan 2023 | 1:32 PM IST

Matter is a universal connectivity standard for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Google said its Matter-enabled devices are ready to connect to Matter devices from other brands

Updated On: 16 Dec 2022 | 3:03 PM IST

The Home application can control Google-owned products like the most recent Nest Cam and Nest Thermostat, as well as thousands of third-party devices made by other companies

Updated On: 12 Dec 2022 | 11:35 AM IST

In October this year, the tech giant had announced that it was rolling out a Home update that would let users view their Nest camera and doorbell feeds on the web

Updated On: 05 Dec 2022 | 11:15 AM IST

Netflix integration with Google products and the Google Home app is largely broken right now, the media reported.

Updated On: 18 Nov 2022 | 4:22 PM IST

Developed by CSA in consultation with member companies such as Apple, Google, Samsung, and Ikea, the Matter is a common standard for the interoperability of Internet of Things

Updated On: 07 Nov 2022 | 12:33 PM IST

Tech giant Google is inviting Nest product owners to join the testing phase for a new design of its Home app, an online listing reveals, suggesting that users may soon see a revamped experience

Updated On: 14 Aug 2022 | 4:30 PM IST

Google added TV shows and movie recommendations in Search last year. It will now start showing recommendations for live content from cable and broadcast providers

Updated On: 14 Aug 2020 | 10:54 AM IST

This bill, according to industry experts, will have a far-reaching impact on companies in almost every sector - from the digital commerce to banking, health care and even automobile industry

Updated On: 10 Dec 2019 | 11:22 PM IST

The aim behind the ambient mode is to make your device use move from app-based to intent-based using Google Assistant

Updated On: 26 Nov 2019 | 11:26 PM IST

For the tool, Google partnered with 70 movie theatres and ticket companies

Updated On: 21 Nov 2019 | 10:31 PM IST

The researchers noted it was possible to make microphones respond to light as if it were sound, which essentially means that anything that acts on sound commands will act on light commands

Updated On: 05 Nov 2019 | 7:45 PM IST