The new Favorite widget in the Google Home app (version 3.24.101) gives iPhone and iPad users yet another way to participate in Google’s smart home ecosystem. With this update, users can easily control their smart devices straight from their iOS Home screen where they can enjoy smart home management as effectively and easily as possible.
Control an iPhone from Your Smart Home
The new Google Home widget will let the users to access most of smart devices used often without opening the app. This provide you with quick control of connected devices like lights, blinds, thermostats and so on, making the everyday tasks efficient. You can adjust your home environment instantly on your iPhone all with a tap on your home screen.
And as Google says, the Favorites widget is for quickly controlling your actions, automations and devices. It’s a matter of a tap if you need to turn lights on or off, raise or lower the temperature or see the status of a sensor.
Customizable Widget Sizes
The Google Home widget is available in three sizes, allowing users to tailor their home screen to their needs:
- Small: Controls up to 4 devices.
- Medium: Controls up to 8 devices.
- Large: Controls 9-12 devices.
Each size of the widget displays “cards” with icons indicating a device name and status, so that I knew which devices were ‘active.’ Devices are arranged in the widget the same order found in the main tab of the Google Home app, offering a familiar and intuitive experience.
AT A GLANCE Device Control at the Cutting Edge
And some of the widget cards each offer more than ON/OFF functionality. Thermostats and temperature sensors present the current temperature right on the card, making it easy to monitor the home’s conditions. In the event more detailed control is required, users can tap the card to see the device control page to make further adjustments.
Did you know that the new Google Home Widget now releases the real value of Google Home?
Users of iPhone and iPad need the Google Home version 3.24.101 to use this widget. If you’re one of those who wants it, you’ll need to wait for the feature to roll out publicly as the company is gradually releasing it. That said, make sure to update your app to use this new functionality.
And why this matters for smart home control.
Google is going even deeper into the Apple platform with the Favorites widget for iOS devices, combining its smart home ecosystem. With this update, controlling your smart devices becomes simpler and you get quicker access to your home automation system. As smart homes become more commonplace, the ability to use any device to manage your smart home is critical.
iPhone and iPad users are getting an easier, more integrated way to manage their smart homes with this new widget, allowing users to more easily adjust lighting or check temperature as they go about their daily routines.
If you want to try this streamlined control for yourself, update your Google Home app today.