Latest Google smart home news

It looks like Google might be working on a new device, though it's unclear at this stage what type of product it is, based on the details available.... Read more

Google is rolling out a new homescreen for existing Smart Displays like Google's own Home Hub (now called Nest Hub) and third-party examples.... Read more

Anything you say after "Hey Google" or "OK Google" is recorded and saved by Google. Don't worry though, you can delete them. Here's how.... Read more

Smart displays from Google rival the Amazon Echo Show - but what do they do?... Read more

Google has announced its second smart display, the Nest Hub Max.... Read more

The best prices on Google Home devices: Over 45 per cent off the Google Home, 40 per cent off Home Mini, 32 per cent discount on the Home Hub.... Read more

Google has dropped the price of Google Wifi, its add-on mesh network device, which may mean a new model is on the way. It's now down to £99 in the UK... Read more

This partnership will allow you to easily voice shop at Walmart through your Google Assistant device, whether that's your phone or smart speaker.... Read more

Using a mesh network system can ensure your entire home has great wireless internet throughout. We explain how.... Read more

$100 off the Google Home Max this March... Read more

Google has added a number of features to all of its smart displays in a recent update. Here's what's new and how to use the latest features.... Read more

You can ask Google Assistant to translate your conversation with someone who doesn’t speak your language using the assistant's new interpreter mode.... Read more

Google is to continue its push of getting Google Assistant on to even more devices with the announcement of a new initiative it is calling Google Assistant Connect... Read more

Get the most out of your Google Home, Home Mini, Home Max or Home Hub with our top tips and tricks, helping you master your voice-activated speaker.... Read more

This is everything you need to know about Google Home devices. What are they, how do they work and what devices work with them?... Read more

You can use multiple Google Home devices around the home, we've got the details on how to do it and why it's worthwhile. Click here to read more.... Read more

Google has criticised other companies for selling facial recognition tech - and says it "has long been committed to the responsible development of AI (artificial... Read more

Google is pushing out a tonne of new updates to Google Assistant, including some holiday-themed tricks for families to enjoy.... Read more

Free Google Home Mini deals are popping up left and right, and the latest example comes from Spotify.... Read more

Google Assistant can not only help you get things done, but it can also entertain you, especially around the holidays.... Read more

Google has announced a new type of Google Home speaker. It's called Google Home Hub, and it is Google's version of the Echo Show.... Read more

Although Google is holding a hardware event in just one week, the company has decided to announce a new Home Mini beforehand.... Read more

The company has been rumoured to be working on its own "Smart Display", and now that device has leaked online as the “Google Home Hub”.... Read more

If you live in a bilingual household and own a Google Assistant speaker, you'll love the assistant's latest update.... Read more

Google has finally introduced the larger of its smart speakers to the UK. The Google Home Max costs £399 and is available now.... Read more

Google is said to be releasing its own version of the Amazon Echo Show in time for the holidays.A display-equipped Google Home will reportedly be released... Read more

JBL is accepting preorders for its own smart display. Called the Link View, it's expected to start shipping on 3 September.... Read more

Continued Conversations allows you to ask Google Assistant a question and then add follow-up commands without having to say “OK Google” each time.... Read more

Did you know Samsung's SmartThings works with Google Assistant?You can use the SmartThings app and hub to connect different smart home devices from different... Read more

Google Assistant has been updated in the UK to be more family-friendly.Google announced it worked with the British Council, Aardman, and Harper Collins... Read more

Google and Amazon are getting in the Royal Wedding spirit by offering all-new, unique Easter Eggs and commands to try on Google Assistant and Alexa respectively.If... Read more

Google is at Google I/O 2018, where it just announced Google Duplex.It essentially improves Assistant so that it can book your appointments for you. Through... Read more

Google has shown off a JBL Link Bar at Google I/O. During the demo, it revealed new Android TV and Assistant features.This new soundbar features built-in... Read more

Days ahead of its I/O developer conference, Google has provided an update about how far Assistant has come since debuting two years ago.The company's voice... Read more

Google has rolled out a new feature to its Google Home lineup that allows you it to play music on other Bluetooth speakers in your house.The feature, which... Read more

Google Assistant now supports multi-step routines.Copying Amazon, Google first announced it would add multistep smart home routines last October. The... Read more

Google has announced that it will be selling its mesh Wi-Fi system in a new three-pack from tomorrow, 13 March.Already available in the US, the Google... Read more

Google has announced that voice calling has now been added as a feature to the Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers in the UK. What's more,... Read more

You've bought a Google Home. That's great. Now, you got to set it up.Or, maybe you're interested in buying one, but first, you want to see how easy it... Read more

A Google app teardown has revealed a new feature possibly coming to Google's AI-based assistant.The Google app 7.20 APK has coding that suggests custom... Read more

To coincide with the debut of Moz the Monster, the star of John Lewis' Christmas campaign, the retail giant has released a storybook for children. The... Read more

Ecobee's smart home devices just got, well, smarter, thanks to Google.The company makes things like thermostats, such as the Ecobee 3, Ecobee3 Lite, and... Read more

You can now use your Google Home speakers as an intercom system.Google has updated its Google Home speaker lineup so that you can easily send a message... Read more

Google Assistant just got more fun for kids.Google has added more than 50 games and activities to its assistant. It includes experiences like musical... Read more

Google needs to catch up to Amazon.At least when it comes to smart speakers, anyway. Amazon has several Echo-branded smart speakers, while Google only... Read more

Google has updated Google Wifi with a new tool that gives you more control over the types of sites your kids can visit.The popular mesh Wi-Fi router system... Read more

Google has rolled out an update to all Google Home Mini devices (currently in the hands on reviewers) that removes the top touch functionality of the device.... Read more

Google Assistant has a female voice, by default. You can change it.To be fair: Most tech companies give their monolithic voice-activated digital assistants... Read more

Google has announced two new devices: Home Max and Home Mini.It has expanded its Google Home lineup from one speaker with built-in Google Assistant two... Read more

Google just made Google Home a more compelling rival to Amazon Echo.Earlier this year, Amazon launched an Alexa calling service, giving Echo users the... Read more