Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

Home Assistant is one of the best smart home platforms out there. It's even better when you throw your Pixel into the mix.

On Friday, we learned that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android phones. At the same time, Google quietly announced that Assistant is losing 7 more features. This follows Google at the start ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

Just over a year after its launch and various feature parity updates, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones later in 2025. This follows yesterday’s model updates and bringing ...

Spend enough time in the self-hosting and smart home hobby, and even the most ardent smart home enthusiast eventually reaches a moment where the excitement of adding new gadgets gives way to the ...

Cody is a Commerce Writer for Android Police, which means he usually has a dozen or so Safari tabs open, comparing prices and reading product reviews. He covers everything from short-term flash sales ...

Google has officially announced that its Google Assistant era is coming to an end after nearly 10 years. The smart assistant will stop working on Android in March 2026, with Gemini taking over as ...