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Google updated its Home app with new look and features, here’s what’s changed


The Home app is Google’s one-stop solution for everything smart home related. The app has received a few updates, changes, and features in the years since its launch. The most recent update was the Material Design update in 2019. Today, along with Nest device, Google also announced another major overhaul to the app with new design updates and more.
Google Home App Update brings more customization options
The updated Google Home app brings a design overhaul. The company has introduced a number of changes that make the design of the application suitable for Android 12 and Android 13’s Material design. The most notable change is the introduction of a new tabbed design that includes Favorites, Devices, Automation, Activity, and Settings.
Google has also introduced Spaces coming next year, and it will also allow users to define ‘spaces’ for smart home devices that are not placed in the same room.
A dedicated Media widget has also been added to the homepage feed. According to the company, the new media widget will automatically detect media playback. It will display playback controls, TV remotes, etc.
Additionally, Google has moved Processes to the Automation tab. Functionally, not much has changed, users can still create triggers to execute multiple devices or a routine like turning on lights, triggering the latest news and more. Google has confirmed that they are working on a script editor for power users and allowing them to create unlimited custom home automation setups. The script editor feature will be rolling out next year.
Problem support has been added to the Home app
Google has added Matter support that will enable Fast Pair for smart home devices. Google claims that pairing smart home devices with Matter will be like plug-and-play for users. Android phones can automatically detect a Matter device and set it up quickly.
Material support will come later this year. Google has confirmed Matter support that it has begun working with leading smart home device manufacturers to bring Matter support to a wide range of devices.

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