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Voice-Controlled Thermostats

This Smart Thermostat Combines Nest's Automation with Google Now

— December 17, 2014 — Tech
Thanks to its integration with Google Now, the Nest smart thermostat can now be controlled with voice commands. This means the days of getting up to adjust the temperature of your home are over. Using your phone, you can now say things like "Google, change temperature to 75 degrees" and your house will adjust accordingly.

Integrating the Nest smart thermostat with Google Now means a card will pop up with Nest's automated control settings. For example, if Nest knows you are on your way home from work and is about to turn the temperature up, the notification will appear as a Google Now card.

The voice-control feature only works with Android devices currently, unless you have the Google app for iOS devices. You will also need to give Google permission through your Nest account.
Trend Themes
1. Voice-controlled Home Automation - The integration of voice commands with smart devices like thermostats opens up opportunities for seamless control of various aspects of the home.
2. Artificial Intelligence-powered Smart Home Devices - The combination of Google Now's automation and Nest's smart thermostat showcases the potential for AI-powered devices to enhance everyday living experiences.
3. Internet of Things (iot) in Home Automation - The connectivity between smart thermostats and mobile devices highlights the growing role of IoT in creating a more convenient and energy-efficient home environment.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The voice-controlled thermostat exemplifies the potential for disruptive innovation in home automation industry by providing customers with a more intuitive and convenient control interface.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The combination of Google Now and Nest's smart thermostat highlights the potential for AI technology to revolutionize how we interact with and manage household devices.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - The integration of smart thermostats with mobile devices demonstrates the disruptive potential of IoT in creating interconnected and energy-efficient homes.
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