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Google Home: The everything app for your smart home needs

Google Home is finally making the smart home easy.

The same control UI from the favorites tab applies here, so tapping on a tile will perform a quick on/off action, sliding on lights will adjust brightness, and long-pressing will bring up more options for that device. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Google has substantially overhauled the automations function in recent years, providing an easy way for your smart home devices to control themselves. For instance, turning off your indoor cameras, setting the thermostat to a comfortable level, and playing music could all occur when you pull into your driveway.

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