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Google Assistant reviews, guides and tips on getting the most from Google Home

Google Assistant: The missing manual

Google Assistant: The missing manual

Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to… google
How to control Sonos with Google Assistant

How to control Sonos with Google Assistant

Update: Officialdom beckons but for now Yonomi is your best bet
Google Assistant compatible devices

Google Assistant compatible devices

We round up the smart home kit that Works with the Google Assistant
How to set up multi-room audio with Google

How to set up multi-room audio with Google

Turn the music up to 11 with a Google Home setup

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How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

'Hey Google' turn on my Philips Hue lights'
Roav Bolts Google Assistant into your car

Roav Bolts Google Assistant into your car

Make your dumb vehicle smart with Roav's latest plugin
How to set up Google Home Voice Match

How to set up Google Home Voice Match

Keep your Spotify and Netflix queue pure from outside influences
How to connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

How to connect SimpliSafe to Alexa

It's time to voice control your smart security system
How to set an alarm on Google Home

How to set an alarm on Google Home

A guide to setting Google alarms to your music, the radio and more
How to change the Google Assistant voice

How to change the Google Assistant voice

John Legend finally graces us with his silky-smooth presence
John Legend arrives on Google Assistant

John Legend arrives on Google Assistant

Those silky-smooth tones can read the weather reporter and more
Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google's pay-to-play business presents a problem with voice
Nest Hub Max leaks out

Nest Hub Max leaks out

New device pops up on Google's website
BBC podcasts cut ties with Google

BBC podcasts cut ties with Google

The Beeb isn't happy with how its shows are being handled
Google home 2 wish list

Google home 2 wish list

The OG Google Home is due an upgrade
How to add devices to Google Assistant

How to add devices to Google Assistant

Add, connect and control your smart home tech with Google's ecosystem

Reviews

Chromecast Ultra

Chromecast Ultra

Streaming from your phone in 4K
iHome iGV1 Voice

iHome iGV1 Voice

Our verdict on the Google Assistant bedside alarm clock
Google Home Hub

Google Home Hub

Not all Smart Displays are created equal
JBL Link View

JBL Link View

Same Google smarts, better sound
Polk Assist

Polk Assist

An upgrade on the regular Google Home
Google Home Max

Google Home Max

Google's smart speaker is large and in charge
Lenovo Smart Display

Lenovo Smart Display

Google Home gets a screen, but should Amazon be worried?
Google Home Mini

Google Home Mini

Ok Google, are you better than the Echo Dot?

How-Tos

How to change smart bulb color with Home app

How to change smart bulb color with Home app

Google's update gives added (but still limited) control
How to use Google Assistant with Siri

How to use Google Assistant with Siri

Hey Siri, Ok Google
How to use Google's continued conversations

How to use Google's continued conversations

The feature is now live on Smart Displays too
How to set up Google Home phone calls

How to set up Google Home phone calls

Spoiler alert: It's super easy
How to update Google Home

How to update Google Home

Get your speaker up to date
How to connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

How to connect Ikea Trådfri to Google Home

Get your Ikea smart lights working with the Google Assistant