A Google Home First: Local Integration with GE Smart Bulbs via BLE – No Network Needed*
If you guessed Google's first stab at local home-automation might involve ZigBee, Z-Wave or Thread + Weave ... you would be wrong. Google announces local integration via BLE with GE smart bulbs, along with a new protocol for pairing and control.
Oct 09, 2018
The Day After: Catch up on Breaking News from Google/Nest Oct. 10
Hold this date: Oct. 10, 2018. You won’t want to miss a one-on-one conversation with CE Pro founding editor Julie Jacobson and Google exec Michele Turner … one day after the companies make their big Fall 2018 new-product announcements.
Oct 08, 2018
The Smartest Water Leak Detectors at CEDIA Expo 2018
Equipped with artificial intelligence, integration capability, water leak and water valve controllers give pros a new product category to pursue.
Sep 18, 2018
Get Ready for Google Assistant Smart Displays, Starting with Lenovo
Lenovo Smart Display ($199) is first Google Assistant with a screen -- ideal for consumers married to the Google ecosystem, including Maps, Calendar, Nest, Android phones, Duo video calling, Android Things and more.
Jul 30, 2018
Google Launches ‘Continued Conversation’ Feature for Google Home Devices
Originally announced at Google I/O in May, the company's latest Home update includes the ability to hold a conversation with Google Assistant voice control.
Jun 21, 2018
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8 Reasons Why Chromecast Products Are Worth Installing
Chromecast with Google Home voice control is gaining ground as an option to other streaming audio platforms such as AirPlay, Bluetooth, Play-Fi and proprietary services.