Google
Home is a line
of smart speakers developed by Google under
the Google Nest brand.
The devices enable users to speak voice commands to interact with services
through Google Assistant, the company’s virtual
assistant. Both in-house and third-party services are integrated,
allowing users to listen to music, control playback of videos or photos, or
receive news updates entirely by voice. Google Nest devices also have
integrated support for home automation,
letting users control smart home appliances with their voice command. The first
device, Google Home, was released in the United States in November 2016;
subsequent product releases occurred globally from 2017–2019.
Home is a line
of smart speakers developed by Google under
the Google Nest brand.
The devices enable users to speak voice commands to interact with services
through Google Assistant, the company’s virtual
assistant. Both in-house and third-party services are integrated,
allowing users to listen to music, control playback of videos or photos, or
receive news updates entirely by voice. Google Nest devices also have
integrated support for home automation,
letting users control smart home appliances with their voice command. The first
device, Google Home, was released in the United States in November 2016;
subsequent product releases occurred globally from 2017–2019.
Through software updates to
Google Nest devices and Google Assistant, additional functionality has been
added over time. For example, multiple speakers can be set up for synchronized
playback of music. An update in April 2017 brought multi-user support, allowing
the device to distinguish between up to six people by voice. In May 2017,
Google announced multiple updates, including: hands-free phone calling at no
cost in Canada and the United States; proactive reminders ahead of scheduled
events; visual responses on mobile devices or Chromecast-enabled
televisions; Bluetooth audio streaming; and the ability to add
reminders and calendar appointments.
Google Nest devices and Google Assistant, additional functionality has been
added over time. For example, multiple speakers can be set up for synchronized
playback of music. An update in April 2017 brought multi-user support, allowing
the device to distinguish between up to six people by voice. In May 2017,
Google announced multiple updates, including: hands-free phone calling at no
cost in Canada and the United States; proactive reminders ahead of scheduled
events; visual responses on mobile devices or Chromecast-enabled
televisions; Bluetooth audio streaming; and the ability to add
reminders and calendar appointments.
The original Google Home
speaker released in November 2016 featured a cylindrical shape with colored
status LEDs on
top. In October 2017, Google announced two additions to the product lineup, the
miniature puck-shaped Google Home Mini and a larger Google Home Max. In October
2018, the company released the Google Home Hub, a smart speaker with a 7-inch
touchscreen. In May 2019, Google announced that Google Home devices would be
re-branded under the Google Nest banner and unveiled a larger smart display
called the Google Nest Hub Max.
speaker released in November 2016 featured a cylindrical shape with colored
status LEDs on
top. In October 2017, Google announced two additions to the product lineup, the
miniature puck-shaped Google Home Mini and a larger Google Home Max. In October
2018, the company released the Google Home Hub, a smart speaker with a 7-inch
touchscreen. In May 2019, Google announced that Google Home devices would be
re-branded under the Google Nest banner and unveiled a larger smart display
called the Google Nest Hub Max.
Just
start with “Hey Google” to get answers from your Google Assistant, tackle your
day, enjoy music or TV shows, and control your compatible smart home devices.
And with Voice Match, the Assistant can tell your voice from others—up to six
people can get personal assistance on each device.
start with “Hey Google” to get answers from your Google Assistant, tackle your
day, enjoy music or TV shows, and control your compatible smart home devices.
And with Voice Match, the Assistant can tell your voice from others—up to six
people can get personal assistance on each device.
Here are six fun things
you can do with your Mini:
you can do with your Mini:
1.
Find my phone: When you lose your phone in the couch
cushions, your Assistant can find it for you. “Hey Google, find my phone” will
ring your Android phone (even if it’s on silent) or your iPhone.
Find my phone: When you lose your phone in the couch
cushions, your Assistant can find it for you. “Hey Google, find my phone” will
ring your Android phone (even if it’s on silent) or your iPhone.
2.
Set a sleep timer: Fall asleep to the sweet sounds of
your favorite music or podcast by saying, “Hey Google, set a sleep timer for 30
minutes.”
Set a sleep timer: Fall asleep to the sweet sounds of
your favorite music or podcast by saying, “Hey Google, set a sleep timer for 30
minutes.”
3.
Play news by voice on your TV: Stay on top of current
events with YouTube news playlists from sources like ABC, Fox and NBC. With a
Chromecast-connected TV, you can ask say: “Hey Google, play the news on my TV”
or “Ok Google, play sports news on my TV.”
Play news by voice on your TV: Stay on top of current
events with YouTube news playlists from sources like ABC, Fox and NBC. With a
Chromecast-connected TV, you can ask say: “Hey Google, play the news on my TV”
or “Ok Google, play sports news on my TV.”
4.
Turn the TV on and off: With Google Home,
Chromecast, and a compatible TV you can just say “Hey Google, turn off the TV.”
Turn the TV on and off: With Google Home,
Chromecast, and a compatible TV you can just say “Hey Google, turn off the TV.”
5.
Enable night mode: In night mode, Mini’s
lights dim and the volume lowers so that you you don’t disturb others in your
household when it’s late (or early).
Enable night mode: In night mode, Mini’s
lights dim and the volume lowers so that you you don’t disturb others in your
household when it’s late (or early).
6.
Set a default TV or speaker: Choose a
Chromecast-connected TV to be your default screen, so you don’t need to mention
the device’s name in your voice command. When you say “Play yoga videos,”
they’ll play on the TV you’ve set as the default. It works the same way for
speakers connected to Chromecast Audio—you can designate a group of speakers
that cover several rooms (“first floor,” for example) as the default. Then say
“Hey Google, play workout playlist” and it will automatically start playing on
that group of speakers.
Set a default TV or speaker: Choose a
Chromecast-connected TV to be your default screen, so you don’t need to mention
the device’s name in your voice command. When you say “Play yoga videos,”
they’ll play on the TV you’ve set as the default. It works the same way for
speakers connected to Chromecast Audio—you can designate a group of speakers
that cover several rooms (“first floor,” for example) as the default. Then say
“Hey Google, play workout playlist” and it will automatically start playing on
that group of speakers.
You
can start using these features today with any Google Home or Google Home
Mini—and stay tuned for lots more to come!
can start using these features today with any Google Home or Google Home
Mini—and stay tuned for lots more to come!
For more info click here https://store.google.com/in/product/google_home_mini
