Smart home tips for stress-free school holidays
Google Home is your secret to thriving, not just surviving, when the children are off school.
Bring order to the chaos with help from Google
Want to keep the household running smoothly during the break? Google can help with that.
No more double-booking or missed practice
Field trips, play dates, swimming lessons and more. Make sure that everyone is on the same page (and in the right place!) by sharing your family calendar so that it's easily accessible on your compatible smart displays and speakers.
No more double-booking or missed practice
Field trips, play dates, swimming lessons and more. Make sure that everyone is on the same page (and in the right place!) by sharing your family calendar so that it's easily accessible on your compatible smart displays and speakers.
Let Google keep
track of your to dos
Prioritise making memories, not wrangling to-do lists. Quickly add tasks or reminders as they occur to you, and just as quickly move on to something more fun. They'll automatically sync to your Google Tasks, so you can stay organised without missing a beat.
Let Google keep
track of your to dos
Prioritise making memories, not wrangling to-do lists. Quickly add tasks or reminders as they occur to you, and just as quickly move on to something more fun. They'll automatically sync to your Google Tasks, so you can stay organised without missing a beat.
An oldie but a goodie to keep the peace
The classic lifesaver for managing screen time, transitioning between activities or even for those inevitable sibling squabbles. Every parent knows the power of the timer; with Google Home, setting one up any time you need it is as easy as saying Hey Google'.
An oldie but a goodie to keep the peace
The classic lifesaver for managing screen time, transitioning between activities or even for those inevitable sibling squabbles. Every parent knows the power of the timer; with Google Home, setting one up any time you need it is as easy as saying Hey Google'.
Get out and about with Nest Wifi
Children are often happiest when they're outside in the sun and fresh air. Nest Wifi can help get them there.
Sunshine over screen time
Need to peel everyone away from screens? Family Wi-Fi is a parental control feature that lets you pause the Internet to any device on your Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi and Google Wifi networks. Schedule Internet time-outs in advance or pause Wi-Fi access on demand to encourage the whole family to head outdoors for a back garden adventure.
Sunshine over screen time
Need to peel everyone away from screens? Family Wi-Fi is a parental control feature that lets you pause the Internet to any device on your Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi and Google Wifi networks. Schedule Internet time-outs in advance or pause Wi-Fi access on demand to encourage the whole family to head outdoors for a back garden adventure.
Put the fun in fundamentals with automations
Smart home automations help your household maintain structure. But they can also be a lot of fun. It's easy to set up automations in the Google Home app. If you're looking for something more advanced, the script editor on Google Home for web allows for even more customisation.
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Now you're ready to dive in
Google Home isn't just a smart home platform; it's your partner in parenting, your source of fun and your ticket to a break filled with laughter, connection – and maybe even some precious moments of peace and quiet.
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