Redesigned Google Home App for All Android Users
Google’s much-anticipated Google Home app redesign is now available for all Android users. Google Home App Redesigned alongside Google’s new devices, the Pixel 7A, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Tablet, the revamped Google Home app promises an enriched user experience with more streamlined controls.
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An Enhanced User Experience
The new Google Home app redesigned brings with it several enhancements. It features five tabs at the bottom of the screen Favourites, Devices, Automation, Activity, and Settings. These tabs offer improved controls compared to the previous version of the app. The Favourites tab allows users to add and access smart home devices, actions, automation, media controls, live streams from security cameras, and more, from a single place. The Devices section lists all your smart home products, categorized by room for easier access and control.
Automations and Activities at Your Fingertips
The Automation tab displays all your routines and offers the option to create new ones and edit existing ones. The Activity tab notifies you about all events related to your smart home products. For instance, it alerts you if a new member has joined your Home or if the app detects new smart home products in the network.
Support for Matter Smart Home Standard
Google and Samsung have announced their support for the Matter standard smart home in their smart home apps. Matter, formerly known as Project CHIP (Connected Home over IP), is an industry-unifying, open-source, royalty-free standard that aims to increase the compatibility of smart home devices. Backed by major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple, Matter operates using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Thread, enabling devices from different manufacturers to communicate seamlessly. It also offers enhanced security and ease of setup, promising a new era in smart home adoption.
Improved Performance and Ease of Access
The new Google Home app also brings improved performance for cameras, with Google claiming a 38% faster display of a live feed and 29% faster access to clips. Furthermore, it is now possible to update the Google Home app on your Samsung smartphone or tablet via the Play Store. This redesigned Google Home app is set to offer an enhanced and streamlined experience for smart home device users.
Wrapping Up
The launch of the redesigned Google Home app signifies Google’s commitment to improving user experience and interoperability in the smart home industry. With its support for the Matter smart home standard and the numerous improvements in the app, Google is poised to lead the smart home industry into a new era of connectivity, convenience, and control.
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