Google Home throws smart home newbies a bone with 'suggested automations'

Version 4.20 of the Google Home app adds preconfigured suggested automations that you can turn on with just a couple of taps.
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This one Home Assistant automation runs every single day, and it's the only one that actually matters

It helps me get more done through the day.
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Human-Centered AI Virtual Assistants: Enhancing Engagement, Trust, and Task Automation Through NLP and Emotional Cues

Abstract: This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) virtual assistants enhance user engagement, trust, and task efficiency through natural language processing (NLP), voice recognition, ...

3 Android Auto automations that make my drives much easier - and how I set them up

Android Automations have been around for years now, and they're one of my favorite ways to both save time and make sure I don ...

Track Room Occupancy Without Cameras Using ESP32 Wi-Fi Drops

Learn how to repurpose your spare ESP32 boards into cost-effective presence detection sensors using the Tommy Sense ...

Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free

Smart homes make sense. The devices that bring a certain level of automation to your home are exciting, and they can also ...
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Stop overspending on smart home gear—these 5 cheap devices can replace expensive ones

Shop smarter for your smart home.