It was a huge year for smart home products from Google Nest and the Google Home app. Gemini for Home is busy replacing Google Assistant, all-new cameras were released with advanced AI tricks and I’m waiting for spring when a new Google smart display should ship. Exciting times — but you may feel flummoxed when it comes to exploring all the latest features.
During my years with Google devices, I’ve come up with several must-have settings tweaks and implementations that turn Nest devices from curiosities to home management powerhouses. Here’s what you should try.
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1. Use your Google Calendar
Google Calendar is very compatible with its voice assistant.
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Let’s start with something simple. When you set up a device like the Nest Mini 2 or Nest Hub Max, it connects to all your
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