{"id":2544,"date":"2018-03-23T08:56:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T13:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2018-03-23T08:56:46","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T13:56:46","slug":"what-can-google-home-do-what-devices-are-compatible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/what-can-google-home-do-what-devices-are-compatible\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Google Home Do? What Devices are Compatible?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get answers to your questions, tackle your to-do list, enjoy entertainment, make hands-free calls, and control your smart home&#8230;all with just your voice! Google Home makes all that possible in a simple-to-use speaker. Place one in the hub of your home or put one in every room of the house. Either way, you\u2019ll find yourself enjoying and relying on this device all throughout your day.<\/p>\n<p>There is a trio of Google Home speakers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-home\">Google Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Google Home Mini<\/li>\n<li>Google Home Max<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All three of these speakers function the same way&#8230;the only real difference between them is the size. However, if you are really into music, the Max version was built for the ultimate enjoyment of high fidelity sound.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker setup is incredibly easy, only requiring you to plug it in and download the Google Home app. In only a minute or two, you\u2019ll suddenly have access to everything Google has to offer.<br \/>\nGoogle Home Commands<br \/>\n\u201cHey, Google\u201d\u2026that\u2019s all it takes! Just by saying those two little words at the beginning of any command or question will open up your virtual assistant. There are literally hundreds of available commands. Try any of these sample phrases or come up with your own:<\/p>\n<h2>Plan Your Day<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHow windy is it today?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAdd my birthday party to the calendar for Saturday at 7pm\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow long will it take to get to dad\u2019s house?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSet my morning alarm\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get Things Done<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cOrder diapers\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSend me a gluten-free lasagna recipe\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat am I supposed to be doing right now?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFind my phone?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBroadcast upstairs that dinner is ready\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Smart Home Control<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cTurn off the office light\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSet the air conditioning to 70\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStream my back door security camera\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStart the vacuum\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Listen to Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, YouTube music and more<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cShuffle my workout music\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cListen to my favorite podcast\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPlay relaxing ambient noise\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTell me the news\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get Your Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWhat is the capital of Mali?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow far is the sun?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat is 15% of 92?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow do you say hello in Chinese?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow much is $25 usd in euros?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow many liters are in 5 gallons?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow do you spell fahrenheit?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow many days until Christmas?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Jokes, Trivia, Games, and Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cPlay Lucky Trivia\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPlay Mad Libs\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEntertain me\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTalk like Yoda\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIs your refrigerator running?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all the things Google Home can help you with, you\u2019ll suddenly wonder how you ever got anything done before you had your own personal virtual assistant.<\/p>\n<h2>\nGoogle Home Compatible Devices<\/h2>\n<p>Google has created other home devices, namely Google WiFi (replaces your router) and Chromecast Streaming (for music and tv). Google has also partnered with Nest to give you connected thermostats, indoor\/outdoor cameras, and alarm systems.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these Google devices, Google Home works with more than 1,000 other smart home devices from over 150 brands. Roomba vacuums, GE lighting, HP printers, LG appliances, and Logitech remotes are just a sampling of <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlehome\/table\/7401014?hl=en\">compatible devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to apps, thousands of the biggest brands that help you make the most of your Google Home. With apps from Pandora, Food Network, Disney, Sports Illustrated, CNN, Costco, and many more, you\u2019ll have everything you need with the sound of your voice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entertainment:<\/strong> Play music and audio from popular services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tasks and Shopping:<\/strong> Tackle your to-do list and buy everyday essentials from your most frequented store.<\/li>\n<li><strong>News and Information:<\/strong> Get the latest from trusted sources and get all your questions answered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fun and Games:<\/strong> Play, discover, and be pleasantly surprised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to experience all the things Google Home can do but also want to save some cash, buy a gently used Google Home device <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/?v=search&amp;utm_expid=.G__y1PEbQWagC-4i00DMsQ.1&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.asana.com%2F0%2F79783227230534%2F576506201000426%2Ff\">on Swappa<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get answers to your questions, tackle your to-do list, enjoy entertainment, make hands-free calls, and control your smart home&#8230;all with just your voice! 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