Smart Home Control Arrives on the Google Pixel.

February 10, 2017 8:53 pm

Although the Google Assistant is present on both the Pixel phone and Google Home voice activated speaker, only the Google Home has been able to control smart home devices; that is until now. Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones running Android Nougat 7.1.2, Google Play Services 10.2.98, and the latest beta version of Assistant 6.12.19 will find a new home control tab in the settings for Google Assistant.
Here you can connect smart home devices to your phone’s assistant from the following manufacturers:

If you are not sure about spending $129 for a Google Home speaker, and you need a new phone, this might be a good reason to get a Google Pixel.

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James Oates officially joined the Cool Blind Tech podcast team in the summer of 2014. James is an advocate of accessible technology across all platforms, with an emphasis on Windows. As a former K-12 educator, James brings his passion for teaching to the CBT audience in an effort to help listeners realize their potential and explore new avenues of empowerment through technology. Blind since childhood, James currently lives in Florida.
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