Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Google Bard is now Gemini, and with that rebrand, it’s also now the default assistant app on Android. But, if you were in the habit of using Google Assistant for home controls, Gemini can only replace ...

Google is finally ready to explain how Gemini will replace Google Assistant in your smart home. The company's original voice assistant will be replaced with the aptly named Gemini for Home starting ...

When I first set up Home Assistant, I was amazed at how much I could integrate into a single dashboard. It didn't matter whether the devices were Alexa-enabled, HomeKit, Google Home, or ...

Google has been talking up Gemini on phones for months, but now it’s finally coming to your home, and it’s more than just a rebrand. Gemini for Home is a full-on replacement for Google Assistant on ...

In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, Google’s big Gemini for Home voice assistant update doesn’t just work on ...

Heather is a commerce writer with Android Police. She has been a full-time writer since graduation from SAIT Polytechnic in 2018. She is an experienced article writer working for many brands over the ...

Whether you’ve been eyeing Google’s smart home offerings for a while or you’re just beginning to explore them, here’s what you need to know about Google Home — including available devices, the ...

Smart home devices like Google Nest Audio and Google Nest Hub continue to grow more popular every year — but so do privacy concerns about what data they’re collecting and what’s being shared with ...

If you’re a HomeKit user who’s been using Homebridge or Home Assistant to use the MyQ garage door controller with Apple’s smart home ecosystem, get ready for bad news. Chamberlain, the maker of the ...