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How to Mute Your Google Smart Speaker or Display’s Microphone

Google Assistant smart speakers and displays are designed to listen to voice commands and respond with answers. However, you may not want your Google Home or Nest to be listening all the time. That’s where the mute switch com…

Joe Fedewa Feb 14th, 2021

How to Pause Family Bell Announcements From Google Assistant

Google Assistant speakers and displays can play scheduled announcements with a feature called “Family Bell.” But what happens if your routine is going to be different for a while? There’s an easy way to pause these announceme…

Joe Fedewa Feb 10th, 2021

How to Change the Google Assistant’s Voice

Google Assistant has a voice that has become somewhat iconic over the years. People hear it and associate it with Google. However, you don’t have to use this voice. There are several others to choose from….

Joe Fedewa Feb 8th, 2021

How to Use Guest Mode With Google Assistant

Google Assistant-enabled smart speakers work best when they can provide personal information. However, you may not want everyone who enters your house to have access to your account. That’s where “Guest Mode” comes in. We’ll …

Joe Fedewa Jan 29th, 2021

What Is Google Assistant, and What Can It Do?

In a world filled with virtual assistants, Google Assistant is one name you probably recognize. The market is full of Google Assistant-enabled devices, but what exactly is it, what does it do, and should you use it?…

Joe Fedewa Jan 13th, 2021

How to Start Google Assistant Routines From Your Home Screen

“Routines” might be Google Assistant’s most powerful feature, especially if you have smart devices around your home. You can automate several tasks with a single command. To make Routines even easier to use, you can add home …

Joe Fedewa Jan 12th, 2021

How to Get Birthday Reminders From Google Assistant

It can be pretty embarrassing to forget someone’s birthday, especially if it’s a close loved one. Calendars are great for remembering birthdays, but if you want to make them even harder to forget, let Google Assistant remind …

Joe Fedewa Jan 7th, 2021

How to Trigger Routines at Sunrise/Sunset on Google Assistant

Routines is a powerful automation feature in the Google Home app. They make it easy to run multiple Google Assistant commands together. You can even initiate these routines with sunrise and sunset times. We’ll show you how….

Joe Fedewa Dec 23rd, 2020

How to Use the Assistant Driving Mode in Google Maps

Google Maps has great turn-by-turn navigation, but it’s important not to use your phone while driving. That’s why Maps has a Google Assistant-fueled Driving Mode that puts common shortcuts within reach. We’ll show you how to …

Joe Fedewa Dec 14th, 2020

How to Add Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode to Your Home Screen

Google Assistant has so many features that it can be hard to keep track of them all. One of the most futuristic and powerful features is Interpreter Mode. If you use this feature often, you should create a home screen shortcu…

Joe Fedewa Dec 12th, 2020

How to Use Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode

You may know that Google Assistant can understand many languages, but did you know it can be your interpreter, too? The “Interpreter Mode” feature is super cool and feels futuristic. We’ll show you how it works….

Joe Fedewa Dec 9th, 2020

How to Turn on Nest Hello Doorbell’s Holiday Sounds

Thanksgiving is over, so it’s officially appropriate to get into the holiday spirit! Nest is bringing a little extra cheer this year because holiday themes (including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and more) are now ava…

Christian Cooper Dec 3rd, 2020

The Best Jokes, Games, and Easter Eggs for Google Assistant

Google Assistant is a powerful tool that can make your life easier in many ways. However, it’s not just about productivity and practicality. Below are some fun things you can ask Google Assistant to hear jokes, play games, an…

Joe Fedewa Nov 22nd, 2020

How to Unpair Google Assistant Speakers in a Stereo Pair

Putting two Google Assistant smart speakers together in stereo is a great way to improve your smart home audio experience. If you need to unpair two speakers in a stereo pair to move them to new rooms or to upgrade, here’s ho…

Christian Cooper Nov 17th, 2020

How to Set Up and Use Home & Away Routines with Google Assistant

Smart home devices are great when they work automatically without your input. It feels like the future we’ve seen in movies. Getting this to actually happen isn’t as easy it looks, though. That’s where Google Assistant’s Hom…

Joe Fedewa Oct 30th, 2020

How to Pair Two Google Assistant Nest Speakers for Stereo Sound

If you’re looking to get the best audio experience out of your Google Assistant products, one of the best ways is to set up two as a stereo pair! It’s really easy, and a great way to upgrade your audio from just one Nest or G…

Christian Cooper Oct 22nd, 2020

How to Enable Nest Hello Video Doorbell’s Halloween Sounds

When you first open the Nest app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you might be greeted by a pop-up message giving you more information on the Halloween seasonal theme. Tap the “Browse Themes” button found at the botto…

Christian Cooper Oct 20th, 2020

How to Set Up and Use the Google Assistant Workday Routine

Staying on task while working can be a challenge, especially at home, and it’s not just about productivity. Getting up to move around and drinking water is important too. Automate reminders for these things with the Google As…

Joe Fedewa Oct 8th, 2020

How to Remember Where You Parked Using the Google Assistant

There’s nothing quite like the frustration of forgetting where you parked. Fortunately, if you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone with the Google Assistant installed, you can quickly find your vehicle!…

Joe Fedewa Sep 22nd, 2020

What’s the Deal with Google Home and Nest? Is There a Difference?

In the smart home world, there are two brands you hear about a lot: Google Home and Nest. Both are actually owned by Google, but the way the company uses these names has led to some confusion.

Joe Fedewa Sep 20th, 2020

How to Broadcast Messages on Google Assistant Speakers and Displays

If you have a number of Google Home or Nest speakers and Smart Displays scattered around your house, why not put them to use as a broadcasting system? That’s exactly what you can do with the Google Assistant….

Joe Fedewa Sep 14th, 2020

How to Set Up and Use the Google Assistant “Bedtime” Routine

When you’re tired and ready for bed, the last thing you want to do is drag yourself through the usual nighttime routine of turning off the lights, muting your phone, and setting an alarm. Use the “Bedtime” routine in the Goog…

Joe Fedewa Sep 6th, 2020

How to Schedule Announcements on Google Assistant Speakers and Displays

Having a few Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays around your house can be great for home automation. With “Family Bell,” you can have the Google Assistant play scheduled announcements at designated times. We’ll s…

Joe Fedewa Sep 5th, 2020

How to Check Your Local Air Quality Index on Android

Depending on where you live, air quality can be a daily concern. Wildfires, pollen, and pollution can affect the air quality in your area. Here’s how to check the Air Quality Index on your Android phone or tablet….

Joe Fedewa Sep 3rd, 2020

How to Set Up and Call Household Contacts Using Google Assistant

Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays allow you to make calls without using your phone. By setting up “Household Contacts,” anyone in your home can easily call friends and family members with Google Assistant-enabl…

Joe Fedewa Aug 21st, 2020

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