How-To Geek on MSN

I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo

Better for your privacy, anyway.
AOL

Mashable readers crowned Google Assistant as their favorite smart home assistant

As smart home products become more integrated into U.S. homes, they need the best smart home hub to operate successfully. Smart assistants act as the centralized brain for a smart home, connecting to ...
Android Police

Google Home to adopt Gemini and ditch Assistant for all smart device control

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google has been pushing Gemini into every corner of its ecosystem this year, and now it’s coming for smart speakers and displays.
CNET

Google Gemini Has Conquered Nest Devices. Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

Commentary: Gemini for Home is a huge leap into conversational AI for all Nest users, and we've been waiting for serious improvements. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...
Lifewire on MSN

Virtual Assistants Showdown: How Alexa and Google Assistant Stack Up

Here's what to know about the assistants running your home . . . your car . . . your phone Google Assistant and Amazon's ...
Neowin

Google launches Gemini for Home to replace Google Assistant, here's how it's different

Google has launched 'Gemini for Home' AI chatbot to replace Google Assistant on its lineup of smart speakers, displays, and other devices. The dust is still settling after Amazon unveiled its updated ...
Forbes

Google Is Updating Home And Nest Devices With New Gemini Skills

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...