The Home app is Google’s one-stop solution for everything related to a smart home. The app has received some updates, changes and features in the years since its launch. The most recent update is the Material Design update in 2019. today, together nest Device, Google Another major change has also been announced to the app with new design updates and more.
google home app Update brings more customization options
The updated Google Home app brings a major design overhaul. The company has introduced some changes, which are in line with the design of the app. Android Material Design of 12 and Android 13. The most noticeable change is the introduction of a new tabbed design that includes Favorites, Tools, Automation, Activity, and Settings.
Google has also introduced Space which will come next year and will also allow users to define ‘Space’ for smart home devices that are not physically placed in the same room.
A dedicated media widget has also been added to the home feed. According to the company, the new media widget will automatically detect media playback. It will show playback controls, TV controls, etc.
In addition, Google has moved Routines to the Automation tab. Functionality-wise nothing has changed, users can still create triggers to execute multiple devices or perform a routine such as turning on the lights, triggering the latest news, and more. Google has confirmed that it is working on a script editor for power users and allowing them to create unlimited customized home automation setups. The script editor feature will be rolled out next year.
Case Support has been added to the Home app
Google has added mater support which will enable fast pairing for smart home devices. Google claims that pairing smart home devices with Matter will be like plug-and-play for users. Android phones can automatically detect a mater device and set it up quickly.
Support for the case will come later this year. Google has confirmed to Matter Support that it has started working with top smart home device manufacturers to bring Matter support to a wide variety of devices.
google home app Update brings more customization options
The updated Google Home app brings a major design overhaul. The company has introduced some changes, which are in line with the design of the app. Android Material Design of 12 and Android 13. The most noticeable change is the introduction of a new tabbed design that includes Favorites, Tools, Automation, Activity, and Settings.
Google has also introduced Space which will come next year and will also allow users to define ‘Space’ for smart home devices that are not physically placed in the same room.
A dedicated media widget has also been added to the home feed. According to the company, the new media widget will automatically detect media playback. It will show playback controls, TV controls, etc.
In addition, Google has moved Routines to the Automation tab. Functionality-wise nothing has changed, users can still create triggers to execute multiple devices or perform a routine such as turning on the lights, triggering the latest news, and more. Google has confirmed that it is working on a script editor for power users and allowing them to create unlimited customized home automation setups. The script editor feature will be rolled out next year.
Case Support has been added to the Home app
Google has added mater support which will enable fast pairing for smart home devices. Google claims that pairing smart home devices with Matter will be like plug-and-play for users. Android phones can automatically detect a mater device and set it up quickly.
Support for the case will come later this year. Google has confirmed to Matter Support that it has started working with top smart home device manufacturers to bring Matter support to a wide variety of devices.