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Enhanced controls and more for Google Home
Thermostat
Indoor 21 °
Living room
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Spring 2024
Google Home update
New features in Google Home make it easier for you to control your compatible smart home devices. Personalise your home with more convenient access and more customisation, like the new Favourites widget for Google Home on Android phones and richer controls on Wear OS.<sup>1, 2</sup>
Android widget
Control your favourites from your home screen
Get even quicker access to your compatible smart home devices with the Favorites widget on Android. Access your thermostat or turn on your lights with just a tap.¹
Available in Public Preview.
Google Home for Wear OS
Control smart home devices quickly
You can now access a compatible smart home device from your watch face on Wear OS 3 or newer. Tap the device shortcut and make adjustments, right on your wrist. 2,3
Access your Google Home Favourites with just a swipe on your watch. Tap the device icon to open the Home app and adjust the temperature, dim the lights, and more.2,3
The Google Home app on Wear OS 3 or newer gives you more ways to control your compatible smart home devices. Adjust the rotation of your blinds and fan speed, all from your watch.1,2
See more about your devices in Google Home
The Google Home app now shows you info on compatible devices, like battery status in your sensors. So you can do more without having to open another app.¹
Peace of mind in more places
Google Home for web
Go back in time
Navigate through your video history on your web browser and see the moments that you missed.4,5 Search specific dates and times, and download clips to share with others.6
Public Preview
Create automation scripts for almost anything
Go to home.google.com to create, edit or delete your scripted automations.7 You can also see them in the Google Home app.5
Doorbell + tablet
Check your Pixel Tablet to see who's at the door
The locked and docked Pixel Tablet can show you who's at the front door when they ring the Nest Doorbell. Talk to them with two-way talk or send a quick response.8, 9
Available in Public Preview.
Custom clips
Long clips. Short clips. Custom clips.
Customise the length of the event video clips that you download from your video history, directly in the Google Home app.10, 11 Just select the start time, then choose a clip length from the list of options.
Entertainment; upgraded
Fast Pair
Connect your headphones to your Chromecast with Google TV in a flash
Fast Pair makes it easy to connect your headphones with just a tap.12 Use it to quickly pair your headphones to your Chromecast with Google TV so that you can listen without disturbing others.
Build your smart home, your way
From light bulbs and plugs, to thermostats, cameras and locks, find a Works with Google Home or Matter device from your favourite smart home brands.
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Some features, including mobile and browser notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi.
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Requires a smartwatch that runs Wear OS 3 or newer, a Google Account, the latest version of the Google Home app on both your watch and phone, and working Internet and Wi-Fi.
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Requires compatible smart devices.
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Only available on Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), Nest Doorbell (battery), and 1st gen Nest Cams that have been transferred to the Home app.
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Some features, including mobile and browser notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi.
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Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus sold separately, Learn more at g.co/nest/3hours
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Home automations require additional enrolment and setup, and depend on working Internet, Wi-Fi and service availability from Google and third parties that manufacture devices included in the automations.
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Requires Nest Doorbell (battery).
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The Pixel Tablet must be locked and docked on the Charging Speaker Dock in order to see a full-screen live view.
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Only available on Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), Nest Doorbell (battery), and 1st gen Nest Cams that have been transferred to the Home app.
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Some features, including mobile and browser notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi.
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Requires compatible Fast Pair headphones (sold separately). Google Fast Pair requires location settings to be enabled.
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To access Google TV and its features, a Google Account, Internet connection, and a compatible streaming device, smart TV or smartphone are required. Devices sold separately. Subject to availability.
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Nest Aware Subscription may be required for viewing.