Google at their New York event announced that a new version of its Google Home app will reach Android and iOS devices this week.
The app has been entirely redesigned to ease the process of controlling various smart home devices, such as smart lightbulbs.
For example, all the devices in a home will be visible in a single view, allowing people to control their devices without jumping between apps. It also lumps together similar devices like speakers, lights, cameras, thermostats, and more. The app now automates quick actions for important features, such as turning on lights or viewing cameras.
The app brings home control when away from home. Users will be able to check on their house, adjust their thermostat, and more no matter where they happen to be.
Plus Google Home allows multiple members of a family to access and control smart devices in the home complete with voice recognition. Google built Google Assistant into the app, as well, so people can tap the mic and say “Hey Google, dim the lights.”
Google hopes this revised app will improve peoples’ control over and interactions with in-home smart products.
