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Google Home tipped to integrate support for dangerous air quality sensors


Users can find almost everything in the Google Home app, but not these crucial safety devices.

According to the tipster, various strings in a "test version" of Google Home suggest the app will implement support for CO (carbon monoxide) and smoke detectors. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Consumers are undoubtedly familiar with the term "Matter," the new industry connectivity standard for linking smart home devices. The Matter 1.2 upgrade includes smoke and CO detector support as the CSA honed in reducing the amount of app "hubs" consumers need to control their devices.

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