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

Google’s revamped editor for smart home automations just got a few more tools in its toolbox, including more ways to determine when routines should be triggered as well as one-time-only automations.

I’ve been using Google Home devices since they first launched nearly a decade ago. Back then, the Google Assistant felt like magic: turn on the lights, play a song, set a timer – all with your voice.

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.

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