smart home
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How to Use the Best New Google Home App Features
Google Home version 2.27 adds a bunch of new features to the app, including new in-app controls for Nest home security products on iOS and Android and expanded device support for Android 11’s Power Menu shortcuts. Oh, and there’s finally a dark mode on Android — though it might be hard to turn on. Here’s…
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Are Google’s New Nest Aware Plans Worth The Extra Cost?
The Google-owned home security company Nest updated its Nest Aware service with an all-new pricing model and some new features.
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How To Automate Your Mornings
If you’ve got a few smart home accessories you can build yourself a real-world playlist to get your day started. Make getting out of bed a more musical (and temperature-controlled) experience, track your runs without a second thought, or even let someone know you’re running late before you head out the door. After all, mornings…
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How To Get Started With Home Automation
Home automation has moved from being super hard to now being an almost plug-and-play exercise. But there is no so much gear around that it can be challenging to work out what you need. To help you get started, I’ve put together a starter kit so you have an idea of what you can do.
