Google Home is bumping up its smart home capabilities to better compete with Amazon’s Echo lineup. The search giant just announced that you can now use Home to turn on Belkin WeMo products such as smart plugs and light switches. Google Home is also supporting Honeywell thermostats for those times you need to turn up the heat without getting off your chair. MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE Honeywell Smart Thermostat $181.77MSRP $206.99 VIEW on Amazon The new Home features should be available now. You can check by opening the Google Home app on your phone. Click the “hamburger” menu icon in…
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