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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
Google Assistant compatible devices

Google Assistant compatible devices

We round up the smart home kit that Works with the Google Assistant
Set up calendars on your Google Home

Set up calendars on your Google Home

Teach Google Assistant to manage your busy schedule
Lenovo Smart Clock gets supports for photos

Lenovo Smart Clock gets supports for photos

Automatic software update brings support for new features
IFTTT's Nest to Google warning

IFTTT's Nest to Google warning

Don't make the switch yet if you have IFTTT powered automations
Google Home v Home Mini

Google Home v Home Mini

Go big or go Home (Mini)
How to set reminders on Google Home

How to set reminders on Google Home

Turn your Google device into a digital to-do manager
Nest Cam status light permanently on

Nest Cam status light permanently on

Visual indicator of recording means you can't disable the LED
Google Assistant gets Assignable Reminders

Google Assistant gets Assignable Reminders

You can now set prompts based on time and location
Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

The two-in-one device follows the Lenovo Smart Tab with Alexa
Android Auto update rolls out

Android Auto update rolls out

Get ready for that new dashboard smell
Google Huawei speaker suspended

Google Huawei speaker suspended

The project was due to be unveiled in September
Google makes accessibility moves

Google makes accessibility moves

Partnership could have a meaningful impact on people's lives
How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

How to play podcasts with Google Assistant

We'll walk you through the different methods
Abode gets friendlier with Google Assistant

Abode gets friendlier with Google Assistant

Will HomeKit be next?
Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

New feature will keep Assistant's noise levels in check
Google Home speakers going deaf

Google Home speakers going deaf

We have a couple of solutions that might help
Echo Show 5 vs Google Nest Hub

Echo Show 5 vs Google Nest Hub

Two compact screen speakers enter the ring
Google in Assistant recordings leak

Google in Assistant recordings leak

Privacy blunder reveals some ugly truths for Google
JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

First bar to feature both Google Assistant and Android TV lands
Google Assistant gets mopping powers

Google Assistant gets mopping powers

Developers can create better integrations with the assistant
Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Works with Nest loophole allowed previous owners to view footage
View your photos on a Google Smart Display

View your photos on a Google Smart Display

Transform your speaker into a digital photo frame
Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

Control Ambient EQ on Google Smart Display

All the details on changing brightness automatically and manually
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
Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

We explain the key differences between this smart display pairing
Google Home setup guide

Google Home setup guide

Struggling to connect? Get going with this quick guide
Change the location of Google Home

Change the location of Google Home

Moved house? Moved country? Don't leave Google Assistant behind
Digging into Google's new privacy policy

Digging into Google's new privacy policy

Google sets out its new policies for how it will handle your data
Assistant changes announced at I/O

Assistant changes announced at I/O

A new generation of the voice assistant is coming
Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Starting on Pixel, the new Assistant will process requests 10 times as fast
Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

All you'll need is your Android phone and a dashboard dock
A month living in a Google home

A month living in a Google home

After living in Amazon's world for so long, how would Google compare?
Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Learn to control restricted content and tweak your settings
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
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
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 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