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Smart home controls that are flexible and customisable across your favourite devices
Turn on the lights, adjust the thermostat or get an alert when there's a person or package at your front door.1,2 These aren't just cool features – they're things that Google Home makes possible to make your life easier and more connected. Google Home is a powerful smart home controller, working seamlessly across your Pixel phone, tablet, watch or GoogleTV.1 You get control over your smart home from any device, anywhere, anytime.1
Start your day by automating your mornings with fresh coffee and a wake-up playlist, or simplify your evenings by running the vacuum from your watch.1,2,4 No matter the task, Google Home makes your life more efficient, enjoyable and convenient.
Key takeaways
Use the Google Home app across your Pixel and Android devices for control that moves with you arrow_right_alt
Access your smart home in fewer taps with the home panel and Favourites widget arrow_right_alt
Dive deep with Google Home for web – try custom clips, scripts and more arrow_right_alt
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Save time and make every day easier with the Google Home app on your Pixel phone, tablet and watch.
The Google Home app
Stay connected across your devices
With the Google Home app, you're always close to home, no matter where you are. Use your Pixel phone, tablet or watch to set the temperature, turn off the lights or control the locks.1,3 Thanks to real-time notifications and intelligent alerts, you can confirm a package delivery or watch your dog head out on a walk, all from your Pixel device.1,3
The Google Home app
Personalise your smart home with ease
The Google Home app makes organising and controlling your smart home easier than ever. Whether you're at the pool, the park or just on your patio, you can easily manage, set up and customise your home from one connected app.1,3
Google Home for WearOS
Control and customisation, always on hand
Manage your smart home directly from your WearOS watch.1,4 Use the Google Home Favourites tile or add a device to your watch face to make managing your home as easy as a tap on the wrist. Lock the doors, control your TV, dim the lights, change the temperature and more with the Favourites tile.3 The customisable icons are all in one convenient place on your watch face, giving you quick access to the devices that you use the most.
Google Home for WearOS
See your NestCam feed on your watch
Get notifications from your NestCam or Nest Doorbell, then see the camera feed on your compatible Pixel Watch with the Google Home app.3,4
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Access your smart home and control your devices quickly with the home panel and widgets.
Home panel
Fewer taps to get stuff done
Lights, cameras, automations. It's all possible with the home panel. Get one-tap access from your Pixel phone or tablet, or even transform your GoogleTV into a smart home command centre. Dim the kitchen lights from your bedroom or view live camera feeds to make sure that all of your plants are well watered while you're away.1,3,5
Google Home widgets
Home control, on your home screen
The Google Home widget on Android phones and tablets gives you instant access to your smart devices from your home screen. Whether you're boarding a flight or pitching a tent, you can quickly access your smart home to prepare for a weekend away. Simply use Favourites to quickly adjust the temperature, turn off lights or change settings with a single tap.1,3
Customise your smart home with clips, scripts, automations and more.
Script editor
Home automations made easy
Create personalised automations with script editor using the 'Help me script' feature. You can set moods, automate daily tasks or manage just about anything by simply typing natural language commands, like 'Turn on all the lights in the house at sunset'. You'll have personalised automation faster than you can say 'automation'.2,6
Camera history and live monitoring
Know what's happening, 24/7
Use your browser to dive into your camera and doorbell history with Google Home for web. Track package deliveries or visits from your dog walker with new event and timeline views. You can also monitor your camera in real time, so you never have to worry about missing an important moment.3,5
Google Home for web
Make every moment last with custom clips
Capture and share important events with custom clips. Customise the duration of a clip before you download it from your camera's video history, so you can show everyone the moment that your cat misjudged a jump and landed in the laundry basket. On the web, simply select the start time and adjust the clip by sliding the editor to your desired length.3,5
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Requires compatible smart devices (sold separately).
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Home automations require additional enrolment and setup, and depend on working Internet, Wi-Fi and service availability from Google and third parties that manufacture devices included in the automations.
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Some features, including mobile and browser notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi, a Google Account and the latest version of the Google Home app on both your watch and phone.
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Requires a smartwatch running WearOS3 or newer, a Google Account, the latest version of the Google Home app on both your watch and phone, and working Internet and Wi-Fi.
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Only available on NestCam (outdoor or indoor, battery), NestCam with floodlight, NestCam (indoor, wired, 2ndgen), Nest Doorbell (battery), Nest Doorbell (wired, 2ndgen).
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Requires Public Preview enrolment and compatible smart home devices.
