[ad_1] An abysmal performance by Google further helped Baidu. The company shipped 4.3 million Home and Nest-branded devices in Q2 2019, down from 5.4 million during the same period last year. The drop in shipments represents a 19.8 percent year on year decline for Google. Notably, of the five main companies included in today’s report, […]
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LG’s smart home app adds voice control through Google Assistant
[ad_1] Many smart appliance makers’ apps still require that you tap buttons to control your home, but not LG’s. It’s introducing Google Assistant-powered voice control to its ThinQ app (previously SmartThinQ) to steer all its connected appliances, whether it’s an oven, fridge or washing machine. Yes, you can already use Assistant outside of the app, […]
OnePlus TV will run ‘optimized’ Android TV software
[ad_1] Throughout the interview, Samsung and Sony were frequent touchpoints for the executive, with Lau noting, “We want to benchmark the image and sound quality against the most premium quality products currently available in the market…” Notably, Lau didn’t mention LG in his image quality comparison, likely due to the fact the OnePlus TV sets […]
iDevices’ Alexa-powered smart light switch finally goes on sale
[ad_1] The light switch doesn’t require a separate Alexa device, so you could use it instead of an Echo or other smart speaker. You can control the Instinct using the Alexa app, including the creation of Routines to automate daily tasks, and you can access Alexa skills too. Another potential use for a smart light […]
Lenovo’s Smart Clock becomes a more capable home hub
[ad_1] Thanks to an automatic software update rolling out this week, the Lenovo Smart Clock will allow natural conversations with Google Assistant. If you opt into this setting, you’ll be able to have continued conversations without having to say “Hey Google” before every question. Lenovo previously worked with Nest cameras, but now it works with […]
Tesla’s relaunched solar power efforts include $50 panel rentals
[ad_1] Elon Musk argued that it’s still better to buy. You should still save money versus relying solely on the electrical grid, though. While the gains are only modest in New Jersey (between $20 to $180 per year), you could save as much as $650 per year in California. The biggest cost is choosing to […]
The best smart home sensors for Alexa
[ad_1] Why you should trust us As a journalist and editor with two decades of experience, I write about the smart home and connected living for Dwell Magazine, U.S. News World & Report, and The Ambient, among others. I’ve spent many, many hours testing connected devices for Wirecutter since 2016, including smart thermostats, smart garage-door […]
IKEA creates a business unit devoted to smart home tech
[ad_1] The company has been involved in connected homes since 2012, but this investment in a division help it “grasp the full potential” of the technology. It’ll work with “all other departments” to digitize the IKEA lineup. You could see this coming — IKEA hinted that it saw the Home Smart app as the eventual […]
Save $50 on a Schlage Connect smart lock
[ad_1] LG WP50NB40 External Optical Drive Street price: $83; deal price: $68 Down to $68, this is an excellent drop on this external optical drive, usually over $80. The LG WP50NB40 is a Blu-Ray capable optical drive we praise in our guide for being even faster at Blu-Ray tasks than our top pick (while slower […]
Google Assistant takes on the sticky note with assignable reminders
[ad_1] To do so, you can just ask Assistant to assign a reminder to someone. The command would go something like this: “Hey Google, remind George to pick up the dry cleaning at 4 p.m.” After that, you’ll get a confirmation that the task was sent, and George will get a notification that you’ve set […]