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

The best Google Home speakers

The best Google Home speakers

We pick out the top devices with the voice assistant built in
Best Google Assistant commands

Best Google Assistant commands

Smart home, information and more with these top Google Home commands
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)

Footage for nothing and your smarts for free
The best Google Home smart speakers

The best Google Home smart speakers

Google Home, Nest and more... top speakers with Google Assistant built-in
You may not have to say 'Hey Google'

You may not have to say 'Hey Google'

Upcoming update could make smart speaker conversations feel more natural
Google Nest Cam (battery)

Google Nest Cam (battery)

Speedy and smart, this camera is compelling, but hampered by a horrible app
How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

How to connect Philips Hue to Google Home

"Hey Google, turn on my Philips Hue lights"
New Google Nest cameras revealed

New Google Nest cameras revealed

On-device processing, local storage, and battery power come to Nest Cams
Change the sensitivity of Hey Google

Change the sensitivity of Hey Google

Is your Google Assistant a bit too keen? Here's how to turn it down a notch
Deezer free now works with Google Home

Deezer free now works with Google Home

Get your Deezer dose on a Nest or third-party Google Assistant speaker
How to play music on Google Home

How to play music on Google Home

Learn how to control your tunes and link your different accounts
Nest devices get security boost

Nest devices get security boost

Google Nest products will also be validated to an independent security standard.
Lenovo Smart Clock 2 adds a charging pad

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 adds a charging pad

Google Assistant smart display looks a great bedside option
How to set up Google Home phone calls

How to set up Google Home phone calls

It's super easy to make calls on Google Home, Nest Mini, Hub and more
How to use Google Continued Conversation

How to use Google Continued Conversation

Use your Google Home smart speaker for a more natural chat (with a computer)
Google lays out its Matter plans

Google lays out its Matter plans

Android and Nest devices will play a big part in the new Matter standard
How to set up Google Assistant routines

How to set up Google Assistant routines

Get your smart speakers and smart assistant doing more with less
Make Alexa your Android assistant

Make Alexa your Android assistant

Not into Google Assistant? There is another way
Google Assistant compatible devices

Google Assistant compatible devices

We round up the top smart home kit that works with Google Assistant
Google Assistant updates

Google Assistant updates

Improved name pronunciation arrives in wave of improvements
A quick guide to Google's Digital Wellbeing

A quick guide to Google's Digital Wellbeing

How to set up filters and allocate downtime in Assistant-powered homes
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
Google Home tips and tricks

Google Home tips and tricks

All the Google Assistant cheats you'll ever need
Google Nest Hub (2nd-gen)

Google Nest Hub (2nd-gen)

The smartest display for the bedroom, but it can't stop my husband snoring
Google Nest Hub second-gen announced

Google Nest Hub second-gen announced

Google Nest Hub second gen is a sleep coach and smart speaker in one
How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

We'll walk you through the different methods
How to delete Google Assistant recordings

How to delete Google Assistant recordings

Get Assistant to do its best paper shredder impression
How to use Google Assistant Guest Mode

How to use Google Assistant Guest Mode

Incognito mode for your Google and Nest smart home controllers
How to use Google Home to find your phone

How to use Google Home to find your phone

Oops, you did it again. Don't worry, the Google Assistant can find it
Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock goes live

Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock goes live

Smart bedside alarm clock looks the part but adds some extras
Yeelight boasts Google Home Seamless Setup

Yeelight boasts Google Home Seamless Setup

Bluetooth bulb is one of the first to play nicely with Google's new feature
Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV

There's another stick in the game and it's one of the best
Google Home Max is no more

Google Home Max is no more

Popular Google Assistant packing speaker has been discontinued
Nest Mini v Echo Dot

Nest Mini v Echo Dot

Which bitesize smart speaker is best?
Samsung SmartThings gets Nest integration

Samsung SmartThings gets Nest integration

Google Nest and SmartThings compatibility kicks off in January 2021
Apple Music landing on Google Home

Apple Music landing on Google Home

Apple's streaming service lands on Nest Audio, Home Max, Nest Mini and more
Amazon Echo 4th-gen v Google Nest Audio

Amazon Echo 4th-gen v Google Nest Audio

The sub-$100 digital assistant speakers compared and contrasted
Apple HomePod v Google Home Max

Apple HomePod v Google Home Max

Find out which smart speaker is best for your home
Echo Show 5 vs Google Nest Hub

Echo Show 5 vs Google Nest Hub

Two compact screen speakers enter the ring
Google Scheduled Actions goes live

Google Scheduled Actions goes live

Scheduling smart home Actions is now a thing but it's got some issues
Philips Hue pulls the plug on Nest

Philips Hue pulls the plug on Nest

Works with Nest breathes its final breath as we wait for Works with Hey Google
Google Nest Audio

Google Nest Audio

An excellent Google Home successor for a great price - but something's missing