Google Assistant is one of the most popular smart voice assistants on the planet and is accessible on Google Home compatible devices as diverse as smartwatches, smartphones, smart speakers, and more. In addition to the devices it’s built into, Google Assistant has integrations with hundreds, if not thousands, of other smart devices and services. What follows is a list of some of our favorites, broken down by category.<\/p>\n
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Jump to:<\/h3>\n\n- Smart lights<\/a><\/li>\n
- Home automation<\/a><\/li>\n
- Smart appliances<\/a><\/li>\n
- Security<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n
- Music services<\/a><\/li>\n
- Streaming services for video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Google Home Compatible Devices Smart lights<\/em><\/h2>\nConnected smart lights<\/a> are the easiest and most fun way to start building out your smart home network. There are multiple brands like Philips Hue and Sengled that offer complete collections of smart lighting solutions that are connected by a hub and work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Smart light starter kit<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
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Philips is one of the leading manufacturers of connected lighting solutions for good reason. Philips Hue products are easy to set up and work like magic with custom voice controls using Google Assistant. A good starting point is this pack of multi-color bulbs, which comes with the necessary Philips Hue Bridge. Once you get the Bridge set up, it acts as a hub for connecting up to 50 Philips Hue products that include multi-color bulbs, LED light strips, lamps, and more.<\/p>\n
$180 at Amazon<\/a>$190 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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No hub required<\/h3>\nLIFX A19 Smart Bulb<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLIFX bulbs are some of our favorites because they look great and integrate directly with Google Assistant without a hub. They can show 16 million different colors in various shades and touches of warmth, and they are built to last. LIFX claims these bulbs should last you over 23 years, so they definitely pay for themselves!<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Stick these anywhere<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Lightstrip<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLED strips offer a cool way to liven up any home theater or desk space with customizable color light shows. We recommend the Philips Hue Lightstrips because they’re super customizable with music-sync modes and DIY scene settings available, along with voice control compatibility with Google Assistant. You can trim the strips to suit your space, and you can purchase extension packs if you want to expand your lighting setup.<\/p>\n
$80 at Amazon<\/a>$80 at Best Buy<\/a>$80 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Affordable Hue alternative<\/h3>\nSengled Multicolor Two-Pack A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSengled offers the best value for budget-conscious consumers looking to invest in smart bulbs \u2014 but you’re still going to need a dedicated hub. The good news is that once you have that hub, you can add up to 64 bulbs to your network, and Sengled has some of the best prices for buying bulbs in bulk.<\/p>\n
$70 at Amazon<\/a>$70 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Take the party outside<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Discover White & Color Ambiance Smart Floodlight<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNot everyone realizes that you can bring the functionality of Philips Hue lights to the outside of your house. One of our favorite devices for this is the Hue Discovery Floodlight. Not only can it brightly illuminate your yard to ward off unwanted intruders, but you can set millions of colors to make light shows for backyard barbecues and dance parties with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$117 at Amazon<\/a>$170 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Home Automation<\/em><\/h2>\nHome automation is an extensive category that includes things like Wi-Fi-connected plugs<\/a>, thermostats<\/a>, utility sensors<\/a>, and much more. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite systems to get your home running on all cylinders. All of these products work with Google Assistant for voice controls.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Keep your cool<\/h3>\nNest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)<\/h4>\n
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You will notice a pattern of us picking many first-party Google and Nest products, but that’s because they work incredibly well with Google Assistant! Nest popularized the category of smart thermostats, and the Nest Learning Thermostat is our pick for the best Google Assistant home automation device. With Google’s AI smarts and the Google Assistant looking after you, keeping cool or staying hawt<\/strong> has never been easier.<\/p>\nFrom $225 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a>$249 at Staples<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Temperature balance<\/h3>\nEcobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are a ton of smart thermostats on the market, but if you are looking for a Nest alternative that works with Google Assistant, our money is on the ecobee SmartThermostat. This model includes a smart sensor to monitor spaces away from the thermostat itself, which can help regulate your home’s temperature more efficiently.<\/p>\n
$249 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart sprinklers<\/h3>\nRacchio 3<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSpeaking of efficient and effective use of your utilities, one of the areas we’re perhaps least efficient in regulating our homes is water usage. When it comes to keeping on top of sprinklers that may be on automatic settings, that can be even more of a challenge. The Raccio 3 system claims that its smarts can help you save up to 50% on your monthly water bill.<\/p>\n
$174 at Amazon<\/a>$230 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Catch that leak<\/h3>\nWater Leak Detection Kit by LeakSmart<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf you’ve ever experienced a flood in your home, you know how important it can be to do everything you can to avoid it from happening again. LeakSmart does this with a unique system that detects and stops water leaks “in 5 seconds or less.” You can get notifications in the app or check on and control the system with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$271 at Amazon<\/a>$351 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Make any lamp smart<\/h3>\nTP-Link Kasa Smart Two-Outlet Wi-Fi Plug<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart plug is particularly useful because it has an outlet on each end and saves room for another plug above or below it (depending on which you plug it into). It’s great for using Google Assistant to turn off a pair of lamps at a time. Best of all, it’s literally plug and play, with no hub required.<\/p>\n
$30 at Amazon<\/a>$30 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Garage control<\/h3>\nMyQ Smart Garage Hub by Chamberlain<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart home garage hub from Chamberlain brings the ability to control most garage door openers with Google Assistant or your smartphone. The system can also send you real-time alerts, create schedules, and allow you to check the status of your garage door from anywhere.<\/p>\n
$30 at Best Buy<\/a>$33 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Smart Appliances<\/em><\/h2>\nMore and more smart appliances are hitting the market that work with Google Assistant. From vacuums<\/a> to coffee makers, from ceiling fans to smartwatches<\/a>, there is a smart appliance to work with Google Assistant for any room.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Dishwashing assistant<\/h3>\nLG Top-Control Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Dishwasher<\/h4>\n
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Washing dishes ranks up there as one of our least favorite chores, but when you can get a hand from Google Assistant, it makes the process a little bit easier. When connected, you can ask Google Assistant things like “how much time is left on the dishwasher” or “what is the dishwasher doing” to see what stage it’s on.<\/p>\n
$850 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Skip the scut work<\/h3>\nEcovacs DEEBOT 500 Robotic Vacuum<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter washing dishes, vacuuming might be the most mundane of household chores. Still, with a smart vacuum like this DEEBOT 500, you can tell the Google Assistant to “ask DEEBOT to start cleaning” and then go about your merry way doing something else productive (or not).<\/p>\n
$148 at Amazon<\/a>$149 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The perfect pour<\/h3>\nAtomi Smart WiFi Coffee Maker<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis connected coffee maker can be controlled by your phone or by your voice through Google Assistant. You can program it to brew at specified times, or, if everything has been set up, you can say, “Hey Google, brew coffee.” You can even ask Google Assistant to change the brew strength and turn on\/off your coffee maker. It’s also eco-friendly as it comes with a reusable filter.<\/p>\n
$90 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Assistant on the go<\/h3>\nFossil Gen 5 Carlyle WearOS Smartwatch<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nArguably no one is doing a better job at making WearOS smartwatches than Fossil. Not only are its Gen 5 series watches like the Carlyle attractive, but they have useful features like built-in NFC and GPS, a heartrate monitor, and a speaker so that you can converse with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
From $177 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Breathing aid<\/h3>\nAwair Element Indoor Air Quality Monitor<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Awair is an exciting device that tracks the air quality in your home. These measurements include humidity, dust, chemicals, CO2, and more. You can connect the Awair with your Google Home or Nest devices to monitor your air quality and give you actionable insights on how to improve the air you breathe.<\/p>\n
$149 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Cool down<\/h3>\nHaiku Smart Ceiling Fan<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHaiku smart fans work with Google Assistant to ensure that you save as much energy as possible while keeping your rooms cool and the air moving. These smart fans can even be adjusted during the winter to push warm air down, making life easier for the heating system in your home and keeping you warmer.<\/p>\n
From $800 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Security<\/em><\/h2>\nOne of the fastest-growing categories for smart home devices is in the security space. Keeping tabs on who is coming and going at your home, protecting the points of entry, and coordinating lighting, indoor<\/a> and outdoor<\/a> smart cameras, and alarm systems<\/a> are all areas where Google Assistant can excel. Here are some of our top-recommended security devices that work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Who’s there?<\/h3>\nNest Hello Video Doorbell<\/h4>\n
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This device is a great video doorbell based on specs alone. When you add special Google extras like face identification, package notifications, and prerecorded messages, it quickly becomes an essential home security device.<\/p>\n
$230 at Best Buy<\/a>$163 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart lock<\/h3>\nNest x Yale Lock<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYale is one of the most trusted names in home security and has been making quality locks for generations. This smart version allows you to control access to your home from anywhere, either in the app or with Google Assistant. Worried that you forgot to lock the door? Just ask Google Assistant to do it for you.<\/p>\n
From $270 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Best Buy<\/a>$339 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Outdoor eyes<\/h3>\nNest Cam Outdoor<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis weatherproof smart video camera can stream and record at 1080p HD, has 8x zoom and night vision, and can see a wide 130 degrees for a large coverage area. Connect it to your Nest Hub, ask Google Assistant to “show me the backyard,” and get alerts when the camera detects motion or suspicious sounds.<\/p>\n
$198 at Amazon<\/a>$200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Indoor eyes<\/h3>\nNest Cam Indoor<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis petite camera is more than it appears. Its magnetic stand lets you adhere it to something metallic or just place it on a flat surface. With a Nest Aware subscription, you can get personal alerts sent directly to you. Of course, you can also ask Google Assistant to show you a live feed at any point on your phone or Nest Hub.<\/p>\n
$130 at Amazon<\/a>$130 at Best Buy<\/a> $126 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Affordable Nest Cam alternative<\/h3>\nTP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf spending hundreds of dollars is a little steep for you, but you still want Google Assistant integration, the TP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera is an excellent alternative. It features 1080p HD video, a 130-degree field of view, and night vision. You can set activity zones and communicate through two-way audio. Plus, you can ask Google Assistant to show you what it sees.<\/p>\n
$30 at Amazon<\/a> $30 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart security system<\/h3>\nSimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIn addition to keeping your home safe, the SimpliSafe Home Security System also knows when you leave, so it can automatically adjust your Nest Thermostat. You can ask Google Assistant to arm your system or check its status at any time. Plus, you don’t have to deal with unnecessary contracts to keep your home secure and safe from the bad guys.<\/p>\n
$180 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices<\/em> Entertainment<\/h2>\nWhether you call it the living room, rec room, or “the den,” we’re still all talking about the place where your main TV is set up in your home. Google Assistant can control a lot of your entertainment needs, whether you want to start a dance party or use your voice to play your favorite show on Netflix. We’ve rounded up the best smart home products specifically for entertaining you and your family, from Bluetooth speakers<\/a> to Android TVs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Maximum touchscreen<\/h3>\nNest Hub Max<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
Control your smart home, watch YouTube cooking tutorials, see your latest photos, or call Grandma with Google Duo on the Nest Hub Max<\/a>. Its 10-inch touchscreen is vibrant and easy to use, but it’s even easier to use your voice to navigate the interface or access your entertainment with the Google Assistant.<\/p>\n$230 at Best Buy<\/a>$229 at Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/a>$229 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Sidetable smart display<\/h3>\nLenovo Smart Display 7<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLenovo makes some of the most useful and attractive screened devices with Google Assistant support. We like how the speakers face forward for excellent sound, particularly when you’re awaiting an Assistant response. The size of this device is perfect for your nightstand or that corner of your desk.<\/p>\n
$100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Mid-sized marvel<\/h3>\nNest Audio<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Nest Audio is the newest smart speaker made by Google, and in our estimation, it just might be the best yet. It sounds and looks much better than the original Google Home smart speaker that it replaced. 70% or more of the fabric cover was made from post-consumer recycled water bottles!<\/p>\n
$100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at Walmart<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Convenient Assistant access<\/h3>\nNest Mini (2nd Gen)<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe second-generation Nest Mini is a great, affordable device that you can put in practically any space for instant Google Assistant access. Google improved the machine learning chip and added another microphone to this version, which allows for speedier and more accurate responses from the Assistant.<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a>$37 at Walmart<\/a>$49 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Best non-Nest<\/h3>\nSonos One (Gen 2)<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSonos is one of the best brands in the connected speaker space, and the second-generation Sonos One is one of our favorite devices for several reasons. It has excellent sound, it’s compact and well-built, and you can set Google Assistant as your default voice assistant.<\/p>\n
$200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Make any TV smart<\/h3>\nChromecast with Google TV<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe all-new Chromecast with Google TV is Google’s best streaming dongle to date and arguably the best streaming device available. All the most popular streaming services are supported, including Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu, and because Google makes it, you can be sure that it works with Google Assistant and via the app on your phone. It features the new Google TV interface, and it is designed to work with Google’s Stadia if that’s something on your radar.<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a>$50 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Android TV’s best<\/h3>\nNVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player<\/h4>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/sites\/androidcentral.com\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/article_images\/2019\/11\/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-cropped.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nEverything you need to have a great streaming and gaming experience in this handy tube that you can hide pretty much anywhere. This is arguably the best Android TV device, and it has Google Assistant baked right in!<\/p>\n
$145 at Amazon<\/a>$150 at Best Buy<\/a>$150 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart TV with Assistant inside<\/h3>\nTCL 3 Series Smart TV<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart TV from TCL has the Android TV platform and Google Assistant built-in, so all you have to do is press a button on the remote to summon your favorite voice assistant for quick access to entertainment. You can also control your smart home devices and access just about all of the Google Assistant functionality you love through the TV and remote.<\/p>\n
From $150 at Best Buy<\/a>$122 at Walmart<\/a>$150 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Services Music<\/em><\/h2>\nIn our opinion, one of the best ways to use Google Assistant is to ask it to play whatever music you are in the mood for. Whether you’re on your phone, Nest smart speaker, or Android TV, these music services integrate with Google Assistant for quick access to your favorite tunes.<\/p>\n
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The successor to Google Play Music<\/h3>\nYouTube Music<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
What better service to use with the Google Assistant than one of Google’s own? Plus, with a Nest Hub or screened device, you can seamlessly switch between audio and video playlists. YouTube Music is now the default music provider for Google Home and Nest speakers right out of the box for quick-play music stations \u2014 although you’ll need to subscribe for $10 a month for more full-fledged features and no ads.<\/p>\n
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The most popular music streaming service:<\/h3>\nSpotify<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSpotify is massively popular, and if you aren’t already using it, you probably know a bunch of people who do. With Google Assistant, simply say “OK Google,” followed by your favorite artist, album, song, or playlist, and your music will almost instantly start playing through your smart speaker. This is perfect for playing music in the kitchen when your hands are too messy to handle a phone or set the right mood for a party or an intimate evening.<\/p>\n
From $10\/mo. at Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Music streaming for all:<\/h3>\nPandora<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPandora is a customizable internet radio streaming service that allows you to curate your own streams, and it uses complex algorithms to recommend new music it knows you’ll love based on your musical tastes and how you’ve rated other music. Google Assistant lets you throw on your favorite Pandora station using just your voice. Pandora offers an ad-supported free version or paid options that give you more control over the music and no ads.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at Pandora<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Original streamer<\/h3>\nDeezer<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBelieve it or not, Deezer was one of the first streaming music services, and it remains popular around the world to this day. You can ask Google Assistant to play music by artist, genre, album, or Flow (what Deezer calls their personalized soundtracks), and it can manage the playback and volume controls as well.<\/p>\n
From $10\/mo. at Deezer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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So many options for music:<\/h3>\niHeartRadio<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\niHeartRadio is another great option for those that prefer to listen to the radio instead of newer streaming services. iHeartRadio is a free, ad-supported radio platform that connects users with over 850 radio stations from across the U.S. and Canada. The service also includes thousands of podcasts if you don’t want to strictly listen to music, with premium subscriptions available that give you unlimited song skips and offline listening.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Actually, video didn’t quite kill the radio star:<\/h3>\nTuneIn<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBelieve it or not, some people prefer to listen to the radio over streaming services, and TuneIn is absolutely the go-to app for them. Even with the free version, you get access to over 100,000 radio stations from around the world, along with over five million podcasts as well. If you decide to upgrade to the premium subscription ($10\/month), you’ll also get access to live NFL and MLB play-by-play, along with a vast library of audiobooks.<\/p>\n
$10\/mo. at TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Services Video<\/em><\/h2>\nWhether you ask Google Assistant to cast your favorite TV show or movie to a Chromecast device or you request playback on a Nest Hub, it can be liberating to start watching shows hands-free. Here are our favorite services that have Google Assistant integration.<\/p>\n
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Most popular platform<\/h3>\nYouTube<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
This one is obvious, but honestly, it’s the service we spend most of our time on. You can ask Google Assistant to search and play any video on the platform on your phone, Chromecast device, Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Display, and many smart TVs.<\/p>\n
Free at YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Better than TV:<\/h3>\nYouTube TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYouTube TV is an online streaming TV service that delivers over 70 live and premium channels to virtually any screened device. You can subscribe to additional premium channels like HBO and Disney+ through the service, and of course, you can navigate the service with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$65\/mo. at YouTube TV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Originals and live TV<\/h3>\nHulu<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHulu is one of the most popular streaming services, with original content like the Handmaid’s Tale and access to shows from the likes of NBC, FX, and Fox, among others. There are various tiers available, including a live TV service similar to Sling or YouTube TV. You can ask Google Assistant to tune in to specific shows through supported smart speakers and devices.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Wanna binge watch something?:<\/h3>\nNetflix<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSome days you just want to lounge on the couch and watch Netflix for hours. Other days you can’t even be bothered to find the remote. Fortunately, you can use Google Assistant to cast your favorite Netflix show or movie to your Chromecast-enabled TV. All you need to do is say something like “Play Arrested Development on Netflix.”<\/p>\n
From $9\/mo. at Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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You probably have it for Star Trek Discovery:<\/h3>\nParamount+<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCBS All Access is another new service that added Google Assistant support. CBS All Access features all the content from CBS’s stable of popular shows, including The Big Bang Theory, Survivor, and Star Trek: Discovery. All you have to do is say, “OK Google, play Star Trek: Discovery in the Living Room,” and away you go.<\/p>\n
From $6\/mo. at Paramount+<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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There’s still Barry and Westworld, folks:<\/h3>\nHBO<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf you decided to keep your HBO subscription after Game of Thrones<\/em> ended, you’re in luck. The HBO app is fully compatible with Google Assistant. All you need to do is ask Google Assistant to play your favorite HBO show, and it will intelligently find the show using the app. You will need an HBO subscription, of course, but with so much great content on HBO, why wouldn’t you have one?<\/p>\n$15\/mo. at HBO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Answers, assistance, and entertainment<\/h2>\n
Google Assistant is a valuable tool because it connects you to the vast resources of Google and to a vast network of Google Home compatible devices and services that you can find value in. It can be tricky to navigate the plethora of integrations available for Google Assistant and know which are worthy of your time and money. That’s where we come in!<\/p>\n
Out of all of the devices on this list, one of our absolute favorites is the Nest Hub Max. Not only can you see and control your smart home and smart security devices, but it also serves as an amazing display for your photos, video and music streaming, and on-demand research.<\/p>\n
If you’re like us, you may have been surprised to learn that even sophisticated home automation devices like the LeakSmart Water Leak Detection Kit or appliances like the LG 24″ Top-Control Smart WiFi Enabled Dishwasher had support for the Google Assistant \u2014 what a game-changer!<\/p>\n
One of our most common use cases for Google Assistant is controlling our favorite streaming media services like YouTube Music and YouTube.<\/p>\n
It’s clear to us that you’ll never run out of use cases for the Google Assistant!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Google Home Compatible Devices Smart lights<\/p>\n
Connected smart lights are the easiest and most fun way to start building out your smart home network. There are multiple brands like Philips Hue and Sengled that offer complete collections of smart lighting solutions that are connected by a hub and work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
Smart light starter kit<\/p>\n
Philips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/p>\n
Staff Pick<\/p>\n
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Google Home Compatible Devices Smart lights<\/em><\/h2>\nConnected smart lights<\/a> are the easiest and most fun way to start building out your smart home network. There are multiple brands like Philips Hue and Sengled that offer complete collections of smart lighting solutions that are connected by a hub and work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Smart light starter kit<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
Philips is one of the leading manufacturers of connected lighting solutions for good reason. Philips Hue products are easy to set up and work like magic with custom voice controls using Google Assistant. A good starting point is this pack of multi-color bulbs, which comes with the necessary Philips Hue Bridge. Once you get the Bridge set up, it acts as a hub for connecting up to 50 Philips Hue products that include multi-color bulbs, LED light strips, lamps, and more.<\/p>\n
$180 at Amazon<\/a>$190 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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No hub required<\/h3>\nLIFX A19 Smart Bulb<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLIFX bulbs are some of our favorites because they look great and integrate directly with Google Assistant without a hub. They can show 16 million different colors in various shades and touches of warmth, and they are built to last. LIFX claims these bulbs should last you over 23 years, so they definitely pay for themselves!<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Stick these anywhere<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Lightstrip<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLED strips offer a cool way to liven up any home theater or desk space with customizable color light shows. We recommend the Philips Hue Lightstrips because they’re super customizable with music-sync modes and DIY scene settings available, along with voice control compatibility with Google Assistant. You can trim the strips to suit your space, and you can purchase extension packs if you want to expand your lighting setup.<\/p>\n
$80 at Amazon<\/a>$80 at Best Buy<\/a>$80 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Affordable Hue alternative<\/h3>\nSengled Multicolor Two-Pack A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSengled offers the best value for budget-conscious consumers looking to invest in smart bulbs \u2014 but you’re still going to need a dedicated hub. The good news is that once you have that hub, you can add up to 64 bulbs to your network, and Sengled has some of the best prices for buying bulbs in bulk.<\/p>\n
$70 at Amazon<\/a>$70 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Take the party outside<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Discover White & Color Ambiance Smart Floodlight<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNot everyone realizes that you can bring the functionality of Philips Hue lights to the outside of your house. One of our favorite devices for this is the Hue Discovery Floodlight. Not only can it brightly illuminate your yard to ward off unwanted intruders, but you can set millions of colors to make light shows for backyard barbecues and dance parties with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$117 at Amazon<\/a>$170 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Home Automation<\/em><\/h2>\nHome automation is an extensive category that includes things like Wi-Fi-connected plugs<\/a>, thermostats<\/a>, utility sensors<\/a>, and much more. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite systems to get your home running on all cylinders. All of these products work with Google Assistant for voice controls.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Keep your cool<\/h3>\nNest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
You will notice a pattern of us picking many first-party Google and Nest products, but that’s because they work incredibly well with Google Assistant! Nest popularized the category of smart thermostats, and the Nest Learning Thermostat is our pick for the best Google Assistant home automation device. With Google’s AI smarts and the Google Assistant looking after you, keeping cool or staying hawt<\/strong> has never been easier.<\/p>\nFrom $225 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a>$249 at Staples<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Temperature balance<\/h3>\nEcobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThere are a ton of smart thermostats on the market, but if you are looking for a Nest alternative that works with Google Assistant, our money is on the ecobee SmartThermostat. This model includes a smart sensor to monitor spaces away from the thermostat itself, which can help regulate your home’s temperature more efficiently.<\/p>\n
$249 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart sprinklers<\/h3>\nRacchio 3<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpeaking of efficient and effective use of your utilities, one of the areas we’re perhaps least efficient in regulating our homes is water usage. When it comes to keeping on top of sprinklers that may be on automatic settings, that can be even more of a challenge. The Raccio 3 system claims that its smarts can help you save up to 50% on your monthly water bill.<\/p>\n
$174 at Amazon<\/a>$230 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Catch that leak<\/h3>\nWater Leak Detection Kit by LeakSmart<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf you’ve ever experienced a flood in your home, you know how important it can be to do everything you can to avoid it from happening again. LeakSmart does this with a unique system that detects and stops water leaks “in 5 seconds or less.” You can get notifications in the app or check on and control the system with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$271 at Amazon<\/a>$351 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Make any lamp smart<\/h3>\nTP-Link Kasa Smart Two-Outlet Wi-Fi Plug<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart plug is particularly useful because it has an outlet on each end and saves room for another plug above or below it (depending on which you plug it into). It’s great for using Google Assistant to turn off a pair of lamps at a time. Best of all, it’s literally plug and play, with no hub required.<\/p>\n
$30 at Amazon<\/a>$30 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Garage control<\/h3>\nMyQ Smart Garage Hub by Chamberlain<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart home garage hub from Chamberlain brings the ability to control most garage door openers with Google Assistant or your smartphone. The system can also send you real-time alerts, create schedules, and allow you to check the status of your garage door from anywhere.<\/p>\n
$30 at Best Buy<\/a>$33 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Smart Appliances<\/em><\/h2>\nMore and more smart appliances are hitting the market that work with Google Assistant. From vacuums<\/a> to coffee makers, from ceiling fans to smartwatches<\/a>, there is a smart appliance to work with Google Assistant for any room.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Dishwashing assistant<\/h3>\nLG Top-Control Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Dishwasher<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
Washing dishes ranks up there as one of our least favorite chores, but when you can get a hand from Google Assistant, it makes the process a little bit easier. When connected, you can ask Google Assistant things like “how much time is left on the dishwasher” or “what is the dishwasher doing” to see what stage it’s on.<\/p>\n
$850 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Skip the scut work<\/h3>\nEcovacs DEEBOT 500 Robotic Vacuum<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAfter washing dishes, vacuuming might be the most mundane of household chores. Still, with a smart vacuum like this DEEBOT 500, you can tell the Google Assistant to “ask DEEBOT to start cleaning” and then go about your merry way doing something else productive (or not).<\/p>\n
$148 at Amazon<\/a>$149 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The perfect pour<\/h3>\nAtomi Smart WiFi Coffee Maker<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis connected coffee maker can be controlled by your phone or by your voice through Google Assistant. You can program it to brew at specified times, or, if everything has been set up, you can say, “Hey Google, brew coffee.” You can even ask Google Assistant to change the brew strength and turn on\/off your coffee maker. It’s also eco-friendly as it comes with a reusable filter.<\/p>\n
$90 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Assistant on the go<\/h3>\nFossil Gen 5 Carlyle WearOS Smartwatch<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nArguably no one is doing a better job at making WearOS smartwatches than Fossil. Not only are its Gen 5 series watches like the Carlyle attractive, but they have useful features like built-in NFC and GPS, a heartrate monitor, and a speaker so that you can converse with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
From $177 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Breathing aid<\/h3>\nAwair Element Indoor Air Quality Monitor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Awair is an exciting device that tracks the air quality in your home. These measurements include humidity, dust, chemicals, CO2, and more. You can connect the Awair with your Google Home or Nest devices to monitor your air quality and give you actionable insights on how to improve the air you breathe.<\/p>\n
$149 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Cool down<\/h3>\nHaiku Smart Ceiling Fan<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHaiku smart fans work with Google Assistant to ensure that you save as much energy as possible while keeping your rooms cool and the air moving. These smart fans can even be adjusted during the winter to push warm air down, making life easier for the heating system in your home and keeping you warmer.<\/p>\n
From $800 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices Security<\/em><\/h2>\nOne of the fastest-growing categories for smart home devices is in the security space. Keeping tabs on who is coming and going at your home, protecting the points of entry, and coordinating lighting, indoor<\/a> and outdoor<\/a> smart cameras, and alarm systems<\/a> are all areas where Google Assistant can excel. Here are some of our top-recommended security devices that work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Who’s there?<\/h3>\nNest Hello Video Doorbell<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
This device is a great video doorbell based on specs alone. When you add special Google extras like face identification, package notifications, and prerecorded messages, it quickly becomes an essential home security device.<\/p>\n
$230 at Best Buy<\/a>$163 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart lock<\/h3>\nNest x Yale Lock<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYale is one of the most trusted names in home security and has been making quality locks for generations. This smart version allows you to control access to your home from anywhere, either in the app or with Google Assistant. Worried that you forgot to lock the door? Just ask Google Assistant to do it for you.<\/p>\n
From $270 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Best Buy<\/a>$339 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Outdoor eyes<\/h3>\nNest Cam Outdoor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis weatherproof smart video camera can stream and record at 1080p HD, has 8x zoom and night vision, and can see a wide 130 degrees for a large coverage area. Connect it to your Nest Hub, ask Google Assistant to “show me the backyard,” and get alerts when the camera detects motion or suspicious sounds.<\/p>\n
$198 at Amazon<\/a>$200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Indoor eyes<\/h3>\nNest Cam Indoor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis petite camera is more than it appears. Its magnetic stand lets you adhere it to something metallic or just place it on a flat surface. With a Nest Aware subscription, you can get personal alerts sent directly to you. Of course, you can also ask Google Assistant to show you a live feed at any point on your phone or Nest Hub.<\/p>\n
$130 at Amazon<\/a>$130 at Best Buy<\/a> $126 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Affordable Nest Cam alternative<\/h3>\nTP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf spending hundreds of dollars is a little steep for you, but you still want Google Assistant integration, the TP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera is an excellent alternative. It features 1080p HD video, a 130-degree field of view, and night vision. You can set activity zones and communicate through two-way audio. Plus, you can ask Google Assistant to show you what it sees.<\/p>\n
$30 at Amazon<\/a> $30 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart security system<\/h3>\nSimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIn addition to keeping your home safe, the SimpliSafe Home Security System also knows when you leave, so it can automatically adjust your Nest Thermostat. You can ask Google Assistant to arm your system or check its status at any time. Plus, you don’t have to deal with unnecessary contracts to keep your home secure and safe from the bad guys.<\/p>\n
$180 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Devices<\/em> Entertainment<\/h2>\nWhether you call it the living room, rec room, or “the den,” we’re still all talking about the place where your main TV is set up in your home. Google Assistant can control a lot of your entertainment needs, whether you want to start a dance party or use your voice to play your favorite show on Netflix. We’ve rounded up the best smart home products specifically for entertaining you and your family, from Bluetooth speakers<\/a> to Android TVs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
Maximum touchscreen<\/h3>\nNest Hub Max<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
Control your smart home, watch YouTube cooking tutorials, see your latest photos, or call Grandma with Google Duo on the Nest Hub Max<\/a>. Its 10-inch touchscreen is vibrant and easy to use, but it’s even easier to use your voice to navigate the interface or access your entertainment with the Google Assistant.<\/p>\n$230 at Best Buy<\/a>$229 at Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/a>$229 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Sidetable smart display<\/h3>\nLenovo Smart Display 7<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLenovo makes some of the most useful and attractive screened devices with Google Assistant support. We like how the speakers face forward for excellent sound, particularly when you’re awaiting an Assistant response. The size of this device is perfect for your nightstand or that corner of your desk.<\/p>\n
$100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Mid-sized marvel<\/h3>\nNest Audio<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Nest Audio is the newest smart speaker made by Google, and in our estimation, it just might be the best yet. It sounds and looks much better than the original Google Home smart speaker that it replaced. 70% or more of the fabric cover was made from post-consumer recycled water bottles!<\/p>\n
$100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at Walmart<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Convenient Assistant access<\/h3>\nNest Mini (2nd Gen)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe second-generation Nest Mini is a great, affordable device that you can put in practically any space for instant Google Assistant access. Google improved the machine learning chip and added another microphone to this version, which allows for speedier and more accurate responses from the Assistant.<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a>$37 at Walmart<\/a>$49 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Best non-Nest<\/h3>\nSonos One (Gen 2)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSonos is one of the best brands in the connected speaker space, and the second-generation Sonos One is one of our favorite devices for several reasons. It has excellent sound, it’s compact and well-built, and you can set Google Assistant as your default voice assistant.<\/p>\n
$200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Make any TV smart<\/h3>\nChromecast with Google TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe all-new Chromecast with Google TV is Google’s best streaming dongle to date and arguably the best streaming device available. All the most popular streaming services are supported, including Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu, and because Google makes it, you can be sure that it works with Google Assistant and via the app on your phone. It features the new Google TV interface, and it is designed to work with Google’s Stadia if that’s something on your radar.<\/p>\n
$50 at Best Buy<\/a>$50 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Android TV’s best<\/h3>\nNVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nEverything you need to have a great streaming and gaming experience in this handy tube that you can hide pretty much anywhere. This is arguably the best Android TV device, and it has Google Assistant baked right in!<\/p>\n
$145 at Amazon<\/a>$150 at Best Buy<\/a>$150 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Smart TV with Assistant inside<\/h3>\nTCL 3 Series Smart TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis smart TV from TCL has the Android TV platform and Google Assistant built-in, so all you have to do is press a button on the remote to summon your favorite voice assistant for quick access to entertainment. You can also control your smart home devices and access just about all of the Google Assistant functionality you love through the TV and remote.<\/p>\n
From $150 at Best Buy<\/a>$122 at Walmart<\/a>$150 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Services Music<\/em><\/h2>\nIn our opinion, one of the best ways to use Google Assistant is to ask it to play whatever music you are in the mood for. Whether you’re on your phone, Nest smart speaker, or Android TV, these music services integrate with Google Assistant for quick access to your favorite tunes.<\/p>\n
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The successor to Google Play Music<\/h3>\nYouTube Music<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
What better service to use with the Google Assistant than one of Google’s own? Plus, with a Nest Hub or screened device, you can seamlessly switch between audio and video playlists. YouTube Music is now the default music provider for Google Home and Nest speakers right out of the box for quick-play music stations \u2014 although you’ll need to subscribe for $10 a month for more full-fledged features and no ads.<\/p>\n
$10\/mo. at YouTube Music<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The most popular music streaming service:<\/h3>\nSpotify<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpotify is massively popular, and if you aren’t already using it, you probably know a bunch of people who do. With Google Assistant, simply say “OK Google,” followed by your favorite artist, album, song, or playlist, and your music will almost instantly start playing through your smart speaker. This is perfect for playing music in the kitchen when your hands are too messy to handle a phone or set the right mood for a party or an intimate evening.<\/p>\n
From $10\/mo. at Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Music streaming for all:<\/h3>\nPandora<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPandora is a customizable internet radio streaming service that allows you to curate your own streams, and it uses complex algorithms to recommend new music it knows you’ll love based on your musical tastes and how you’ve rated other music. Google Assistant lets you throw on your favorite Pandora station using just your voice. Pandora offers an ad-supported free version or paid options that give you more control over the music and no ads.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at Pandora<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Original streamer<\/h3>\nDeezer<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBelieve it or not, Deezer was one of the first streaming music services, and it remains popular around the world to this day. You can ask Google Assistant to play music by artist, genre, album, or Flow (what Deezer calls their personalized soundtracks), and it can manage the playback and volume controls as well.<\/p>\n
From $10\/mo. at Deezer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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So many options for music:<\/h3>\niHeartRadio<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\niHeartRadio is another great option for those that prefer to listen to the radio instead of newer streaming services. iHeartRadio is a free, ad-supported radio platform that connects users with over 850 radio stations from across the U.S. and Canada. The service also includes thousands of podcasts if you don’t want to strictly listen to music, with premium subscriptions available that give you unlimited song skips and offline listening.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Actually, video didn’t quite kill the radio star:<\/h3>\nTuneIn<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBelieve it or not, some people prefer to listen to the radio over streaming services, and TuneIn is absolutely the go-to app for them. Even with the free version, you get access to over 100,000 radio stations from around the world, along with over five million podcasts as well. If you decide to upgrade to the premium subscription ($10\/month), you’ll also get access to live NFL and MLB play-by-play, along with a vast library of audiobooks.<\/p>\n
$10\/mo. at TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Google Home Compatible Services Video<\/em><\/h2>\nWhether you ask Google Assistant to cast your favorite TV show or movie to a Chromecast device or you request playback on a Nest Hub, it can be liberating to start watching shows hands-free. Here are our favorite services that have Google Assistant integration.<\/p>\n
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Most popular platform<\/h3>\nYouTube<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStaff Pick<\/p>\n
This one is obvious, but honestly, it’s the service we spend most of our time on. You can ask Google Assistant to search and play any video on the platform on your phone, Chromecast device, Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Display, and many smart TVs.<\/p>\n
Free at YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Better than TV:<\/h3>\nYouTube TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYouTube TV is an online streaming TV service that delivers over 70 live and premium channels to virtually any screened device. You can subscribe to additional premium channels like HBO and Disney+ through the service, and of course, you can navigate the service with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
$65\/mo. at YouTube TV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Originals and live TV<\/h3>\nHulu<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHulu is one of the most popular streaming services, with original content like the Handmaid’s Tale and access to shows from the likes of NBC, FX, and Fox, among others. There are various tiers available, including a live TV service similar to Sling or YouTube TV. You can ask Google Assistant to tune in to specific shows through supported smart speakers and devices.<\/p>\n
From $5\/mo. at Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Wanna binge watch something?:<\/h3>\nNetflix<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSome days you just want to lounge on the couch and watch Netflix for hours. Other days you can’t even be bothered to find the remote. Fortunately, you can use Google Assistant to cast your favorite Netflix show or movie to your Chromecast-enabled TV. All you need to do is say something like “Play Arrested Development on Netflix.”<\/p>\n
From $9\/mo. at Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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You probably have it for Star Trek Discovery:<\/h3>\nParamount+<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCBS All Access is another new service that added Google Assistant support. CBS All Access features all the content from CBS’s stable of popular shows, including The Big Bang Theory, Survivor, and Star Trek: Discovery. All you have to do is say, “OK Google, play Star Trek: Discovery in the Living Room,” and away you go.<\/p>\n
From $6\/mo. at Paramount+<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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There’s still Barry and Westworld, folks:<\/h3>\nHBO<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf you decided to keep your HBO subscription after Game of Thrones<\/em> ended, you’re in luck. The HBO app is fully compatible with Google Assistant. All you need to do is ask Google Assistant to play your favorite HBO show, and it will intelligently find the show using the app. You will need an HBO subscription, of course, but with so much great content on HBO, why wouldn’t you have one?<\/p>\n$15\/mo. at HBO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Answers, assistance, and entertainment<\/h2>\n
Google Assistant is a valuable tool because it connects you to the vast resources of Google and to a vast network of Google Home compatible devices and services that you can find value in. It can be tricky to navigate the plethora of integrations available for Google Assistant and know which are worthy of your time and money. That’s where we come in!<\/p>\n
Out of all of the devices on this list, one of our absolute favorites is the Nest Hub Max. Not only can you see and control your smart home and smart security devices, but it also serves as an amazing display for your photos, video and music streaming, and on-demand research.<\/p>\n
If you’re like us, you may have been surprised to learn that even sophisticated home automation devices like the LeakSmart Water Leak Detection Kit or appliances like the LG 24″ Top-Control Smart WiFi Enabled Dishwasher had support for the Google Assistant \u2014 what a game-changer!<\/p>\n
One of our most common use cases for Google Assistant is controlling our favorite streaming media services like YouTube Music and YouTube.<\/p>\n
It’s clear to us that you’ll never run out of use cases for the Google Assistant!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Google Home Compatible Devices Smart lights<\/p>\n
Connected smart lights are the easiest and most fun way to start building out your smart home network. There are multiple brands like Philips Hue and Sengled that offer complete collections of smart lighting solutions that are connected by a hub and work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n
Smart light starter kit<\/p>\n
Philips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/p>\n
Staff Pick<\/p>\n
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Smart light starter kit<\/h3>\nPhilips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
Staff Pick<\/p>\n Philips is one of the leading manufacturers of connected lighting solutions for good reason. Philips Hue products are easy to set up and work like magic with custom voice controls using Google Assistant. A good starting point is this pack of multi-color bulbs, which comes with the necessary Philips Hue Bridge. Once you get the Bridge set up, it acts as a hub for connecting up to 50 Philips Hue products that include multi-color bulbs, LED light strips, lamps, and more.<\/p>\n $180 at Amazon<\/a>$190 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LIFX bulbs are some of our favorites because they look great and integrate directly with Google Assistant without a hub. They can show 16 million different colors in various shades and touches of warmth, and they are built to last. LIFX claims these bulbs should last you over 23 years, so they definitely pay for themselves!<\/p>\n $50 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LED strips offer a cool way to liven up any home theater or desk space with customizable color light shows. We recommend the Philips Hue Lightstrips because they’re super customizable with music-sync modes and DIY scene settings available, along with voice control compatibility with Google Assistant. You can trim the strips to suit your space, and you can purchase extension packs if you want to expand your lighting setup.<\/p>\n $80 at Amazon<\/a>$80 at Best Buy<\/a>$80 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sengled offers the best value for budget-conscious consumers looking to invest in smart bulbs \u2014 but you’re still going to need a dedicated hub. The good news is that once you have that hub, you can add up to 64 bulbs to your network, and Sengled has some of the best prices for buying bulbs in bulk.<\/p>\n $70 at Amazon<\/a>$70 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not everyone realizes that you can bring the functionality of Philips Hue lights to the outside of your house. One of our favorite devices for this is the Hue Discovery Floodlight. Not only can it brightly illuminate your yard to ward off unwanted intruders, but you can set millions of colors to make light shows for backyard barbecues and dance parties with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n $117 at Amazon<\/a>$170 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Home automation is an extensive category that includes things like Wi-Fi-connected plugs<\/a>, thermostats<\/a>, utility sensors<\/a>, and much more. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite systems to get your home running on all cylinders. All of these products work with Google Assistant for voice controls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n You will notice a pattern of us picking many first-party Google and Nest products, but that’s because they work incredibly well with Google Assistant! Nest popularized the category of smart thermostats, and the Nest Learning Thermostat is our pick for the best Google Assistant home automation device. With Google’s AI smarts and the Google Assistant looking after you, keeping cool or staying hawt<\/strong> has never been easier.<\/p>\n From $225 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a>$249 at Staples<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a ton of smart thermostats on the market, but if you are looking for a Nest alternative that works with Google Assistant, our money is on the ecobee SmartThermostat. This model includes a smart sensor to monitor spaces away from the thermostat itself, which can help regulate your home’s temperature more efficiently.<\/p>\n $249 at Amazon<\/a>$250 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaking of efficient and effective use of your utilities, one of the areas we’re perhaps least efficient in regulating our homes is water usage. When it comes to keeping on top of sprinklers that may be on automatic settings, that can be even more of a challenge. The Raccio 3 system claims that its smarts can help you save up to 50% on your monthly water bill.<\/p>\n $174 at Amazon<\/a>$230 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’ve ever experienced a flood in your home, you know how important it can be to do everything you can to avoid it from happening again. LeakSmart does this with a unique system that detects and stops water leaks “in 5 seconds or less.” You can get notifications in the app or check on and control the system with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n $271 at Amazon<\/a>$351 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This smart plug is particularly useful because it has an outlet on each end and saves room for another plug above or below it (depending on which you plug it into). It’s great for using Google Assistant to turn off a pair of lamps at a time. Best of all, it’s literally plug and play, with no hub required.<\/p>\n $30 at Amazon<\/a>$30 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This smart home garage hub from Chamberlain brings the ability to control most garage door openers with Google Assistant or your smartphone. The system can also send you real-time alerts, create schedules, and allow you to check the status of your garage door from anywhere.<\/p>\n $30 at Best Buy<\/a>$33 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n More and more smart appliances are hitting the market that work with Google Assistant. From vacuums<\/a> to coffee makers, from ceiling fans to smartwatches<\/a>, there is a smart appliance to work with Google Assistant for any room.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n Washing dishes ranks up there as one of our least favorite chores, but when you can get a hand from Google Assistant, it makes the process a little bit easier. When connected, you can ask Google Assistant things like “how much time is left on the dishwasher” or “what is the dishwasher doing” to see what stage it’s on.<\/p>\n $850 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After washing dishes, vacuuming might be the most mundane of household chores. Still, with a smart vacuum like this DEEBOT 500, you can tell the Google Assistant to “ask DEEBOT to start cleaning” and then go about your merry way doing something else productive (or not).<\/p>\n $148 at Amazon<\/a>$149 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This connected coffee maker can be controlled by your phone or by your voice through Google Assistant. You can program it to brew at specified times, or, if everything has been set up, you can say, “Hey Google, brew coffee.” You can even ask Google Assistant to change the brew strength and turn on\/off your coffee maker. It’s also eco-friendly as it comes with a reusable filter.<\/p>\n $90 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Arguably no one is doing a better job at making WearOS smartwatches than Fossil. Not only are its Gen 5 series watches like the Carlyle attractive, but they have useful features like built-in NFC and GPS, a heartrate monitor, and a speaker so that you can converse with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n From $177 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Awair is an exciting device that tracks the air quality in your home. These measurements include humidity, dust, chemicals, CO2, and more. You can connect the Awair with your Google Home or Nest devices to monitor your air quality and give you actionable insights on how to improve the air you breathe.<\/p>\n $149 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Haiku smart fans work with Google Assistant to ensure that you save as much energy as possible while keeping your rooms cool and the air moving. These smart fans can even be adjusted during the winter to push warm air down, making life easier for the heating system in your home and keeping you warmer.<\/p>\n From $800 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n One of the fastest-growing categories for smart home devices is in the security space. Keeping tabs on who is coming and going at your home, protecting the points of entry, and coordinating lighting, indoor<\/a> and outdoor<\/a> smart cameras, and alarm systems<\/a> are all areas where Google Assistant can excel. Here are some of our top-recommended security devices that work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n This device is a great video doorbell based on specs alone. When you add special Google extras like face identification, package notifications, and prerecorded messages, it quickly becomes an essential home security device.<\/p>\n $230 at Best Buy<\/a>$163 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yale is one of the most trusted names in home security and has been making quality locks for generations. This smart version allows you to control access to your home from anywhere, either in the app or with Google Assistant. Worried that you forgot to lock the door? Just ask Google Assistant to do it for you.<\/p>\n From $270 at Amazon<\/a>$280 at Best Buy<\/a>$339 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This weatherproof smart video camera can stream and record at 1080p HD, has 8x zoom and night vision, and can see a wide 130 degrees for a large coverage area. Connect it to your Nest Hub, ask Google Assistant to “show me the backyard,” and get alerts when the camera detects motion or suspicious sounds.<\/p>\n $198 at Amazon<\/a>$200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This petite camera is more than it appears. Its magnetic stand lets you adhere it to something metallic or just place it on a flat surface. With a Nest Aware subscription, you can get personal alerts sent directly to you. Of course, you can also ask Google Assistant to show you a live feed at any point on your phone or Nest Hub.<\/p>\n $130 at Amazon<\/a>$130 at Best Buy<\/a> $126 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If spending hundreds of dollars is a little steep for you, but you still want Google Assistant integration, the TP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera is an excellent alternative. It features 1080p HD video, a 130-degree field of view, and night vision. You can set activity zones and communicate through two-way audio. Plus, you can ask Google Assistant to show you what it sees.<\/p>\n $30 at Amazon<\/a> $30 at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to keeping your home safe, the SimpliSafe Home Security System also knows when you leave, so it can automatically adjust your Nest Thermostat. You can ask Google Assistant to arm your system or check its status at any time. Plus, you don’t have to deal with unnecessary contracts to keep your home secure and safe from the bad guys.<\/p>\n $180 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whether you call it the living room, rec room, or “the den,” we’re still all talking about the place where your main TV is set up in your home. Google Assistant can control a lot of your entertainment needs, whether you want to start a dance party or use your voice to play your favorite show on Netflix. We’ve rounded up the best smart home products specifically for entertaining you and your family, from Bluetooth speakers<\/a> to Android TVs<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n Control your smart home, watch YouTube cooking tutorials, see your latest photos, or call Grandma with Google Duo on the Nest Hub Max<\/a>. Its 10-inch touchscreen is vibrant and easy to use, but it’s even easier to use your voice to navigate the interface or access your entertainment with the Google Assistant.<\/p>\n $230 at Best Buy<\/a>$229 at Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/a>$229 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lenovo makes some of the most useful and attractive screened devices with Google Assistant support. We like how the speakers face forward for excellent sound, particularly when you’re awaiting an Assistant response. The size of this device is perfect for your nightstand or that corner of your desk.<\/p>\n $100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Nest Audio is the newest smart speaker made by Google, and in our estimation, it just might be the best yet. It sounds and looks much better than the original Google Home smart speaker that it replaced. 70% or more of the fabric cover was made from post-consumer recycled water bottles!<\/p>\n $100 at Best Buy<\/a>$100 at Walmart<\/a>$100 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The second-generation Nest Mini is a great, affordable device that you can put in practically any space for instant Google Assistant access. Google improved the machine learning chip and added another microphone to this version, which allows for speedier and more accurate responses from the Assistant.<\/p>\n $50 at Best Buy<\/a>$37 at Walmart<\/a>$49 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sonos is one of the best brands in the connected speaker space, and the second-generation Sonos One is one of our favorite devices for several reasons. It has excellent sound, it’s compact and well-built, and you can set Google Assistant as your default voice assistant.<\/p>\n $200 at Best Buy<\/a>$199 at B&H<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The all-new Chromecast with Google TV is Google’s best streaming dongle to date and arguably the best streaming device available. All the most popular streaming services are supported, including Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu, and because Google makes it, you can be sure that it works with Google Assistant and via the app on your phone. It features the new Google TV interface, and it is designed to work with Google’s Stadia if that’s something on your radar.<\/p>\n $50 at Best Buy<\/a>$50 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everything you need to have a great streaming and gaming experience in this handy tube that you can hide pretty much anywhere. This is arguably the best Android TV device, and it has Google Assistant baked right in!<\/p>\n $145 at Amazon<\/a>$150 at Best Buy<\/a>$150 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This smart TV from TCL has the Android TV platform and Google Assistant built-in, so all you have to do is press a button on the remote to summon your favorite voice assistant for quick access to entertainment. You can also control your smart home devices and access just about all of the Google Assistant functionality you love through the TV and remote.<\/p>\n From $150 at Best Buy<\/a>$122 at Walmart<\/a>$150 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n In our opinion, one of the best ways to use Google Assistant is to ask it to play whatever music you are in the mood for. Whether you’re on your phone, Nest smart speaker, or Android TV, these music services integrate with Google Assistant for quick access to your favorite tunes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n What better service to use with the Google Assistant than one of Google’s own? Plus, with a Nest Hub or screened device, you can seamlessly switch between audio and video playlists. YouTube Music is now the default music provider for Google Home and Nest speakers right out of the box for quick-play music stations \u2014 although you’ll need to subscribe for $10 a month for more full-fledged features and no ads.<\/p>\n $10\/mo. at YouTube Music<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spotify is massively popular, and if you aren’t already using it, you probably know a bunch of people who do. With Google Assistant, simply say “OK Google,” followed by your favorite artist, album, song, or playlist, and your music will almost instantly start playing through your smart speaker. This is perfect for playing music in the kitchen when your hands are too messy to handle a phone or set the right mood for a party or an intimate evening.<\/p>\n From $10\/mo. at Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pandora is a customizable internet radio streaming service that allows you to curate your own streams, and it uses complex algorithms to recommend new music it knows you’ll love based on your musical tastes and how you’ve rated other music. Google Assistant lets you throw on your favorite Pandora station using just your voice. Pandora offers an ad-supported free version or paid options that give you more control over the music and no ads.<\/p>\n From $5\/mo. at Pandora<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Believe it or not, Deezer was one of the first streaming music services, and it remains popular around the world to this day. You can ask Google Assistant to play music by artist, genre, album, or Flow (what Deezer calls their personalized soundtracks), and it can manage the playback and volume controls as well.<\/p>\n From $10\/mo. at Deezer<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n iHeartRadio is another great option for those that prefer to listen to the radio instead of newer streaming services. iHeartRadio is a free, ad-supported radio platform that connects users with over 850 radio stations from across the U.S. and Canada. The service also includes thousands of podcasts if you don’t want to strictly listen to music, with premium subscriptions available that give you unlimited song skips and offline listening.<\/p>\n From $5\/mo. at iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Believe it or not, some people prefer to listen to the radio over streaming services, and TuneIn is absolutely the go-to app for them. Even with the free version, you get access to over 100,000 radio stations from around the world, along with over five million podcasts as well. If you decide to upgrade to the premium subscription ($10\/month), you’ll also get access to live NFL and MLB play-by-play, along with a vast library of audiobooks.<\/p>\n $10\/mo. at TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whether you ask Google Assistant to cast your favorite TV show or movie to a Chromecast device or you request playback on a Nest Hub, it can be liberating to start watching shows hands-free. Here are our favorite services that have Google Assistant integration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n This one is obvious, but honestly, it’s the service we spend most of our time on. You can ask Google Assistant to search and play any video on the platform on your phone, Chromecast device, Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Display, and many smart TVs.<\/p>\n Free at YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n YouTube TV is an online streaming TV service that delivers over 70 live and premium channels to virtually any screened device. You can subscribe to additional premium channels like HBO and Disney+ through the service, and of course, you can navigate the service with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n $65\/mo. at YouTube TV<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services, with original content like the Handmaid’s Tale and access to shows from the likes of NBC, FX, and Fox, among others. There are various tiers available, including a live TV service similar to Sling or YouTube TV. You can ask Google Assistant to tune in to specific shows through supported smart speakers and devices.<\/p>\n From $5\/mo. at Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some days you just want to lounge on the couch and watch Netflix for hours. Other days you can’t even be bothered to find the remote. Fortunately, you can use Google Assistant to cast your favorite Netflix show or movie to your Chromecast-enabled TV. All you need to do is say something like “Play Arrested Development on Netflix.”<\/p>\n From $9\/mo. at Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CBS All Access is another new service that added Google Assistant support. CBS All Access features all the content from CBS’s stable of popular shows, including The Big Bang Theory, Survivor, and Star Trek: Discovery. All you have to do is say, “OK Google, play Star Trek: Discovery in the Living Room,” and away you go.<\/p>\n From $6\/mo. at Paramount+<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you decided to keep your HBO subscription after Game of Thrones<\/em> ended, you’re in luck. The HBO app is fully compatible with Google Assistant. All you need to do is ask Google Assistant to play your favorite HBO show, and it will intelligently find the show using the app. You will need an HBO subscription, of course, but with so much great content on HBO, why wouldn’t you have one?<\/p>\n $15\/mo. at HBO<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Google Assistant is a valuable tool because it connects you to the vast resources of Google and to a vast network of Google Home compatible devices and services that you can find value in. It can be tricky to navigate the plethora of integrations available for Google Assistant and know which are worthy of your time and money. That’s where we come in!<\/p>\n Out of all of the devices on this list, one of our absolute favorites is the Nest Hub Max. Not only can you see and control your smart home and smart security devices, but it also serves as an amazing display for your photos, video and music streaming, and on-demand research.<\/p>\n If you’re like us, you may have been surprised to learn that even sophisticated home automation devices like the LeakSmart Water Leak Detection Kit or appliances like the LG 24″ Top-Control Smart WiFi Enabled Dishwasher had support for the Google Assistant \u2014 what a game-changer!<\/p>\n One of our most common use cases for Google Assistant is controlling our favorite streaming media services like YouTube Music and YouTube.<\/p>\n It’s clear to us that you’ll never run out of use cases for the Google Assistant!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Google Assistant is one of the most popular smart voice assistants on the planet and is accessible on Google Home compatible devices as diverse as smartwatches, smartphones, smart speakers, and more. In addition to the devices it’s built into, Google Assistant has integrations with hundreds, if not thousands, of other smart devices and services. What follows is a list of some of our favorites, broken down by category.<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/p>\n Smart lights Google Home Compatible Devices Smart lights<\/p>\n Connected smart lights are the easiest and most fun way to start building out your smart home network. There are multiple brands like Philips Hue and Sengled that offer complete collections of smart lighting solutions that are connected by a hub and work well with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n Smart light starter kit<\/p>\n Philips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter Kit<\/p>\n Staff Pick<\/p>\n Philips is one of the leading manuf…<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Get the most out of these smart devices and services with Google Assistant - ITTeacherITFreelance.hk","description":"Google Assistant is one of the most popular smart voice assistants on the planet and is accessible on Google Home compatible devices as diverse as smartwatches,"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[2978],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=240265"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":240266,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240265\/revisions\/240266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=240265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=240265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=240265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/p>\nNo hub required<\/h3>\n
LIFX A19 Smart Bulb<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStick these anywhere<\/h3>\n
Philips Hue Lightstrip<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAffordable Hue alternative<\/h3>\n
Sengled Multicolor Two-Pack A19 Starter Kit<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTake the party outside<\/h3>\n
Philips Hue Discover White & Color Ambiance Smart Floodlight<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Devices Home Automation<\/em><\/h2>\n
Keep your cool<\/h3>\n
Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTemperature balance<\/h3>\n
Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSmart sprinklers<\/h3>\n
Racchio 3<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCatch that leak<\/h3>\n
Water Leak Detection Kit by LeakSmart<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMake any lamp smart<\/h3>\n
TP-Link Kasa Smart Two-Outlet Wi-Fi Plug<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGarage control<\/h3>\n
MyQ Smart Garage Hub by Chamberlain<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Devices Smart Appliances<\/em><\/h2>\n
Dishwashing assistant<\/h3>\n
LG Top-Control Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Dishwasher<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSkip the scut work<\/h3>\n
Ecovacs DEEBOT 500 Robotic Vacuum<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe perfect pour<\/h3>\n
Atomi Smart WiFi Coffee Maker<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAssistant on the go<\/h3>\n
Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle WearOS Smartwatch<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBreathing aid<\/h3>\n
Awair Element Indoor Air Quality Monitor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCool down<\/h3>\n
Haiku Smart Ceiling Fan<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Devices Security<\/em><\/h2>\n
Who’s there?<\/h3>\n
Nest Hello Video Doorbell<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSmart lock<\/h3>\n
Nest x Yale Lock<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nOutdoor eyes<\/h3>\n
Nest Cam Outdoor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIndoor eyes<\/h3>\n
Nest Cam Indoor<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAffordable Nest Cam alternative<\/h3>\n
TP-Link Kasa Spot Indoor Camera<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSmart security system<\/h3>\n
SimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Devices<\/em> Entertainment<\/h2>\n
Maximum touchscreen<\/h3>\n
Nest Hub Max<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSidetable smart display<\/h3>\n
Lenovo Smart Display 7<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMid-sized marvel<\/h3>\n
Nest Audio<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nConvenient Assistant access<\/h3>\n
Nest Mini (2nd Gen)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBest non-Nest<\/h3>\n
Sonos One (Gen 2)<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMake any TV smart<\/h3>\n
Chromecast with Google TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAndroid TV’s best<\/h3>\n
NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSmart TV with Assistant inside<\/h3>\n
TCL 3 Series Smart TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Services Music<\/em><\/h2>\n
The successor to Google Play Music<\/h3>\n
YouTube Music<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe most popular music streaming service:<\/h3>\n
Spotify<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMusic streaming for all:<\/h3>\n
Pandora<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nOriginal streamer<\/h3>\n
Deezer<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSo many options for music:<\/h3>\n
iHeartRadio<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nActually, video didn’t quite kill the radio star:<\/h3>\n
TuneIn<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Home Compatible Services Video<\/em><\/h2>\n
Most popular platform<\/h3>\n
YouTube<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBetter than TV:<\/h3>\n
YouTube TV<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nOriginals and live TV<\/h3>\n
Hulu<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWanna binge watch something?:<\/h3>\n
Netflix<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYou probably have it for Star Trek Discovery:<\/h3>\n
Paramount+<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThere’s still Barry and Westworld, folks:<\/h3>\n
HBO<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAnswers, assistance, and entertainment<\/h2>\n
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\nHome automation
\nSmart appliances
\nSecurity
\nEntertainment
\nMusic services
\nStreaming services for video<\/p>\n