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Google Home logo glowing at the center of a red and blue abstract background
Google Home's spring update gives Nest cameras a big AI boost

Automations get a big upgrade too

Amazon Echo Show 11 in the kitchen
This 11-inch smart display is the perfect way to enhance any room, especially as it falls to its lowest price ever

Get it now while you can

four google home speakers in different colors
A secret smart speaker is ready to take on the Google Home Speaker

Walmart's Onn Smart Speaker powered by Gemini

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Smart home devices inside a house shape connected via Thread mesh network.
I moved my smart home off Wi-Fi and onto Thread, and my router finally stopped crashing

Thread fixed the one smart home problem I couldn't troubleshoot away

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Google TV
Google TV adds features no one really asked for

YouTube Shorts are coming to the Google TV homescreen

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Smart home devices crowded into a small cabinet with cobwebs and a red warning icon.
You're probably killing your smart home devices without realizing it

Your gear is not failing for no reason

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera sitting on granite counter
Jaw-dropping discount knocks 89% off this Arlo 2K security camera

Impressive savings on a powerful camera

The Google Pixel Watch 4 and Fitbit app
Google Home and Fitbit community forums will get a revamp next month

Users can expect "a sleek, modern design"

Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 router
Amazon eero and Leo routers escape the FCC’s foreign router ban

At least until October 2027

Google nest hub on table
"Alarming" bug makes Nest Hubs forget how AM and PM work

Google is already working on a fix, so you don't have to suffer for long

Dog beside dog food bowl and Dreame L60 Series robovac.
Tired of cleaning up after your robovac? It's time to upgrade to the Dreame L60 Ultra

Stop wasting your time on cleaning your floor

Illustration of a Google Home smart speaker with the Gemini and Google Home logo on its front
Continued Conversation finally hits Gemini for Home

And it's rolling out everywhere

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Original Google Home and Nest Audio speakers with sound waves around..png
I swear my first generation Google Home has better audio quality than my Nest Audio

That's almost a five-year gap

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Deebot x12 OmniCyclone cleaning a hardwood floor
I reviewed the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, and my house has never been cleaner

And the vacuum takes care of itself

Google Home logo glowing at the center of a red and blue abstract background
Gemini for Google Home gets better where it matters most

A better fundamental experience

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Google Home logo glowing on a dark background with Gemini icons surrounding it.
Gemini for Home is expanding to more homes and languages

7 new languages and 16 new countries

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Skylight Calendar 2 sitting on desk showing calendar
I hate smart home tech, but the Skylight Calendar 2 is an exception

I don't mind having one on my desk

Family in room with Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat
This is the only Google Nest Learning Thermostat you should be looking at right now

The $130 price tag makes it a no-brainer

Google Home logo glowing at the center of a red and blue abstract background
Gemini for Google Home gets better at understanding you

Plus, it expands to more homes and users

Illustration of a smart plug in a wall outlet with digital home automation icons on a blue background.
The super cheap smart home upgrade that actually made my life easier

Smart plugs add a layer of control on top of what you already have, making your life easier

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