What you need to know
Update 10.20AM Today’s public preview is not actually available. We have changed the language of the article to reflect this. We are sorry for the confusion.
- Users who wish to try the new Google Home app design in public preview will have it available within the next few weeks.
- The brand new UI is fully customizable and features helpful tabs that allow you to quickly get to key areas like automation.
- Google has launched Matter Fast Pair to make Google Home in Wear OS available on the web and migrate important Nest camera features out of the Nest app.
Google’s smart home-centric Google Home App was redesigned last year to mixed reviews. While some users appreciated the simplicity of the UI elements and the clarity they provided, others were frustrated by how it organized information and simplified many tasks.
No matter what camp you are in, the Google Home app redesign Fall 2022 should satisfy most, if not all of your needs. Bookmark this page to sign up and test it. Public Preview(opens in a new tabFollow the link and come back in a few more weeks.
First, the new UI. This takes some design queues that were left over from the previous rebuild. Instead, you will find a customizable grid with controls that can easily be rearranged or grouped according to your priorities. These groups are called Spaces by Google and can be used to group the best smart home devices(opens in a new tabYou can sort by room, category or something more arbitrary, such as “cat”, which Google claims could include your pet cams and vacuum cleaner.
The main page can be used to display live camera streams or lightbulb controls. You will have an instant view of all the important components of your smart house the moment you open the application. Google says that the Nest Cam features most commonly requested by users have been transferred to Google Home. The new camera interface features better timeline management and event management are also included.
A new navigation bar is also available at the bottom. It places important sections right in front of you. You won’t have to search through rows upon rows of icons for routines or the like. Everything will be organized neatly and logically, so you don’t need to scroll.
This time, automation is getting an enormous upgrade. It now supports more devices than ever. Google claims it is also planning to launch advanced automation features in near future. This includes a new script editor, which adds over 100 new capabilities and features to Google’s already powerful automated routines. This is all about eliminating the need to use third-party apps and bringing everything together under one roof.
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You may receive new devices, particularly those that support the Matter(Opens in new tabprotocol, you will be able pair quickly with the new Google Home app using one click. This means that you don’t have to download every manufacturer’s app and set up an account. Then, all you need is to link it with Google Home. You can do it with just one tap via Google Home. Google claims that billions of Android phones are now able to quickly pair with Matter devices, thanks to this new update.
Finally, Google Home will be available on more than your smartphone and your Google Nest smart displays. A new Wear OS Google Home app has been released. However, it is limited to Wear OS 3. Google Home can be accessed online via the internet from any device via the Google Home website(opens in new window).
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