Subj : Google Home's new interface is rolling out now, and you don't nee
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Aug 16 2024 17:00:05

Google Home's new interface is rolling out now, and you don't need the latest 
hardware to get it

Date:
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:44:27 +0000

Description:
Owners of old Google Nest and Ecobee thermostats have reported seeing the 
updated app.

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There's good news for Google Home users - a new interface is rolling out 
right now, and it's not just for people who invest in the Google Nest 
Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) that the company unveiled last week. 

We got our first glimpse of the redesigned Google Home app a few days ago 
when members of the Public Preview program noticed some big changes to the 
smart thermostat interface. Key features like the Energy Dashboard and fan 
settings are now more easily accessible, displayed as large cards rather than 
hidden behind icons, and it's possible to tweak the temperature directly 
through the Favorites screen. 

The overall look is busier, with more data on screen at once, but overall, it 
seems in line with the updated interface on the new thermostat's curved glass 
face. Google Home users with Ecobee thermostats have also spotted the 
redesigned app (Image credit: Ecobee) A warm reception 

As Android Police explains, the new-look app appears to be rolling out more 
widely, and it's not just for users with the latest hardware. People with the 
original Nest Learning Thermostat (launched in 2018) and even Ecobee devices 
have also noticed the new design appearing on their phones. 

This news will be particularly welcome if you live outside the US and Canada, 
where the new Nest Learning Thermostat is unavailable. At the time of 
writing, Google has announced no plans, dates, or prices for the new device 
anywhere else in the world. 

So far, the reception has been generally positive. Some Google Home users on 
Reddit have praised the "more intuitive and legible UI" that makes it "easier 
to see what's going on at a glance," while others have complained about how 
much space the new tiles occupy on the Favorites screen. My Nest app updated 
and got this cool new UI for the thermostat. from r/googlehome 

Google hasn't officially announced the new style interface yet, and it seems 
there might still be a few kinks that need ironing out, particularly when the 
app is used with an Ecobee thermostat, but it appears to be nearly ready. 

Thinking of upgrading your home heating system? We'll soon be testing the new 
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) through its paces to see whether it earns 
a place in our guide to the best smart thermostats . You might also like Your 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-thermostats/google-homes-new-interface-is
-rolling-out-now-and-you-dont-need-the-latest-hardware-to-get-it


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