Easy guide to using Google Home with Gemini

Google has just made its Google Home Gemini Extension available for everyone, moving it out of the testing phase. Here’s how you can get it working on your phone:

How to Turn It On:

• Open the Gemini app on your Android or iOS device.
• Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
• Go to “Extensions” and find “Device Control.”
• You’ll see @Google The home listed there without the preview tag. Just toggle it on and agree to connect it.

What’s New?

This extension has been in the works for a while, and now it’s ready for everyone. You can control your lights and other devices right from your phone’s lock screen without unlocking it. For anything sensitive, you’ll be sent to the Google Home app. Plus, you can now adjust the volume, pause or resume media on your devices, and the thermostat controls look just like they do in the Home app.

What Can You Do?

With this update, you can give commands like:

• “Turn on all the living room lights but keep the armchair light off.”
• “Actually, turn on the armchair light too, but make the kitchen lamp less bright.”
• “Is the porch light still on?”

Here are some examples of what you can control:

Lights:

• Turn on or off specific lights or all lights in a room.
• Adjust the brightness or color of lights.

Switches and Outlets:

• Turn on or off any switch or outlet.

Thermostats:

• Change heating or cooling modes.
• Set or adjust the temperature.

Fans, Heaters, and AC Units:

• Turn devices on or off, adjust fan speeds, or change temperatures.

Window Coverings:

• Open or close curtains, blinds, or shutters.

Media Devices:

• Control volume, pause or resume playback on TVs or speakers.

Other Smart Devices:

• Start or stop devices like vacuums, washers, or coffee makers.

This extension makes managing your smart home simpler and more natural with voice or text commands. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your home environment effortlessly.