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The best part is, if your TV supports HDMI-CEC then you can use Google Home to tell your Shield TV to turn the TV on or off. We have a detailed video on that, which will be listed in the YouTube cards and descriptions below the video. Ask Google questions, and see the answers on your TV screen. Get answers related to what you're watching, favorite shows, characters, and actors. From information on local businesses to flight details and game scores, get a little help on your big screen.
The feature will likely need switching on, and for our 2016 LG it was part of a system called SIMPLINK, found in the General page of the TV's settings app. SIMPLINK is primarily used to let you control other devices with the LG television remote, but switching it on also enables CEC through all of its HDMI ports. CEC allows the TV to be controlled by a device connected to a HDMI port. You do not need to move from one corner of the room to the other to control your devices. You can also manage your devices by giving voice commands; thus, you do not need to stop doing what you were doing to move to your gadgets. Speedy Remote App can be utilized on a variety of devices so long as they are connected to Google Home.
Use of the Third-Party Wi-Fi Enabled Universal Remotes
One way to connect Google Home with your TV is via a Google Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra media streamer that plugs into any TV with an HDMI input. Confirm the Wi-Fi is on and you’re connected to the correct network. If necessary, select the network you want to connect to.
Before you can apply any of the options we are about to discuss, you want to ensure that your Google Home is well configured. Explore other Google Assistant actions you can use to control things around your home with just your voice. Tap Default TV and make sure the Chromecast TV is selected. Choose a room to help identify where the Chromecast is, and then tap Next.
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What is more, is that you can oversee your TV with Google Home without Chromecast. Still, you can use Google Home to request Chromecast to execute additional TV roles. Some of these brands include Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Sony.
Google TV also supports Google's cloud gaming platformGoogle Stadia, which offers mainstream games likeAssassin's Creed ValhallaandResident Evil Village. You'll need a compatible controller and a fast internet connection to play Google Stadia games. Most Bluetooth game controllers are compatible with Google TV. Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Nest speaker or display. To switch accounts, tap another account or Add another account.
Control devices with the Google Home app
Google only uses your devices and data to make your home more helpful – and only in the ways you intend. So you can rest easy knowing you’re in control of your info, and that you’re backed by world-class security. The Google Home app gives you a customized view of everything going on in your home. Pin your favorite devices so you see them in your home view right when you open the app.
If you have a Chromecast, we’ll leave a link in the description of the video on how to set it up with Google Home. Google Cast is still possible on the Google Chromecast with Google TV, but this is not the default for this device. Unlike Chromecast devices before it, this new Chromecast comes with a remote. This remote has a four-directional pad, a center button, a back button, a Google Assistant button, volume buttons, a Netflix button, and a YouTube button.
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If you aren't near your Google Home, you also have the option to use the Quick Remote app keypad on your smartphone. If you have a Roku media streamer plugged into your TV, you can link it to Google Home by downloading the Quick Remote app . Follow any additional on-screen steps to set up your Chromecast. Connect Chromecast to Wi-Fi by following the on-screen steps.
The app will automatically detect the Google Home Mini. If it doesn’t, go to ‘Devices’ and select ‘Add devices’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Next, choose the room where your Google Home Mini will be located, and then tap ‘Next’. You can further customize it by adding more information about you like training the AI with your voice and your address, to get more personalized results.
On the lock screen of some Android phones, you can quickly pull up smart home controls. For all devices, to access all available controls, touch and hold the tile until the controls open. Roku TVs, sticks, and boxes can also be controlled by Google Assistant and Google Home for many commands, without necessarily having to go through Quick Remote.
The services that Google Home can access and control with a Google Chromecast are the same as those that can be accessed and controlled on a TV with Chromecast built-in. Casting from a smartphone provides access to more apps. If the Nest Thermostat is linked to an air conditioner or central HVAC system that doesn’t include a dehumidifier mode, the Cool and Dry feature is deactivated by default. If your Nest Thermostat is linked to an air conditioner or a central HVAC system with a dehumidifier mode, it will activate the Cool and Dry feature on its own.
It’s the symbol on the top right corner that resembles a box with a speaker in it. This allows you to choose to Select your region and choose a name for your Chromecast. You may not be able to physically link your Google Home system to a TV. However, you can utilize it to circulate voice commands via your home network to television in different ways.
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