by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2025 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Home, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Hub Max, Google Nest Mini, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A recent Google Home bug prevents smart speakers and displays from setting alarms for 12:30am. Google Assistant-equipped Home devices like the Nest Hub and the Nest Audio recognize standard alarm command phrasing, like “Okay...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Home, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Hub Max, Google Nest Mini, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A recent Google Home bug prevents smart speakers and displays from setting alarms for 12:30am. Google Assistant-equipped Home devices like the Nest Hub and the Nest Audio recognize standard alarm command phrasing, like “Okay...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Amazon Alexa, Deals, Google Assistant, News, Smart Home
Credit: GE If you have any kind of outdoor lights, Christmas lighting, speakers, or other outdoor electronics, chances are they aren’t really smart. And if you try to add smart home functionality, regular smart plugs aren’t meant for outdoor use, so they will get...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Android users can no longer access Google Assistant Driving Mode. The feature has gone missing in the Google app and on Maps. It’s unclear if this is a mistake or intentional removal. Update, April 25, 2025 (02:28 PM ET): Google...
by dbadmin | Apr 16, 2025 | Fitbit, Google, Google Assistant, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google is shutting down Assistant on Fitbit smartwatches “over the next few weeks.” Users will no longer be able to use Assistant for voice control. Amazon Alexa will still be available in certain languages and countries....
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, Google Wear OS, News
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Gemini will soon replace the Google Assistant on all devices, including Android phones, Wear OS watches, and Android Auto headunits. On compatible smartwatches, the switch could happen with an update for the Assistant app for...
