Check out these handy workarounds to get the Google Home app up and running on your Windows PC or laptop. No need to depend only on your smartphone anymore!


The key to a truly connected smart home lies in a seamless and reliable network.
Our Hubs & Network category covers everything you need to know about the leading smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home & Assistant, and Apple Homekit & Siri.
Learn about the benefits of wireless protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter, and Thread, and how they work together to create a stable and flexible smart home network.
Find the perfect hub and network solutions that fit your unique needs.
Check out these handy workarounds to get the Google Home app up and running on your Windows PC or laptop. No need to depend only on your smartphone anymore!
Thinking of switching from Cortana to Google Assistant? Check out our guide to learn how easily you can get Google Assistant on your Windows 10 machine.
With simple Google Home or Google Assistant voice commands, you can command your Roomba robot vacuum to start cleaning, pause when necessary, resume cleaning or return to the dock.
Want to learn about Z-Wave and home automation? This article explains everything you need to know before buying a Z-Wave device.
Looking to up your smart home game? Implementing a Zigbee smart home automation hub enables you to control all Zigbee devices from one place, be it an app, by voice, or through scenes and routines.
If you’re interested in home automation, here is a list of some great thread devices that will help you get started. These devices are compatible with HomePod, Nest and other smart home systems.
The latest CSO statistics for smart home technology usage in Ireland make for some interesting reading. Smart Home Statistics for Ireland With the global smart home market set to reach 120 billion dollars in 2021 with 15% year-on-year growth, there is plenty of headroom in the Irish market for expansion. Research by Strategy Analytics indicates by mid-2023, half of all households in…
Looking for inspiration on how to automate your home with Z-Wave? We present the best Z-Wave devices to get you started!
Introduce a Z-Wave hub to your home and take control of all your smart devices while creating scenes for device orchestration.
Voice Shopping with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa is very simple. Using voice commands, you can place orders and complete any purchase.
Resetting your Google Home Mini or Nest Mini is an easy process. You can do it either as a last resort in troubleshooting your device, or just wiping it clean for a new owner.
We investigate whether Ring can work with Google Home, what compatibility exists with Google Assistant and what devices are supported.
Personalize your Siri voice assistant with a new accent, gender or language!
Your voice assistant is the bridge between you and your smart home. Through voice commands, you are able to manipulate everything from playing music, controlling lights, enabling alarms, increasing temperature, opening blinds, and more! Meet the Contenders! There are five major voice assistants in the market worthy of consideration. Alexa Alexa is a product of Amazon and was first available through the…
Having trouble falling asleep? Use Alexa Sleep sounds to fight insomnia or to help you meditate or relax after a hard days work!
The brain of your smart home network, we guide you through your home automation options and dive into the best Z-Wave controllers for the job.
Access points and range extenders are both great devices for improving your wireless network. Find out which one is more suitable for your home.
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