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:
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Belkin
WeMo
Philips Hue
Honeywell
Nest
Samsung SmartThings
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.
