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Google Home Web App Widely Adds Devices Tab for Smart-Home Controls

Google says more device types will gain controls next.

Overview

  • The Devices tab is now broadly available at home.google.com, bringing desktop control to many smart-home products.
  • Located between Cameras and Automations, the tab presents a scrollable grid of all devices with an alphabetical room sidebar.
  • Current web controls include tap-to-toggle for lights with a brightness slider, thermostat temperature and mode adjustments, camera previews, simple plug on/off, and support for locks and blinds.
  • A color picker for lights is not available, and speakers, displays, Chromecasts, and other media devices cannot be controlled on the web.
  • Unsupported devices show a notice that controls are not yet supported, and Google invites users to submit feedback from the web app.