Google Home Automation Ideas.Today the market is already very saturated with smart devices, a large majority of them are compatible with Google Home. In this article we have compiled the best Google Home Automation Ideas devices on the market taking into account their quality, functionality, price and user opinions. With these devices you can get the most out of Google Home and home automation!
Google Home Automation Ideas.
Of course, the first thing we recommend is that you take a look at the comparison of Google Home speakers that can make Google Assistant omnipresent in your home, and offer you additional possibilities such as having a touch screen. Likewise, you may also find the article Alexa vs Google Home vs Siri interesting , which can give you more ideas about everything you can do with Google Assistant, beyond controlling devices. Of course the official documentation has very good information about everything it can do.
We always recommend you see the different comparisons available at Domoticasa, which will give you a better view of the possibilities you have by offering devices in different price ranges and with different characteristics. In this article you will find the best in quality / price.
Without further entanglement, go for those devices!
Bombilla Yeelight 1S Smart bulb
- Power 8.5W
- 800 lumens
- Light efficiency : 94.1 lu/W
- Type E27
- Compatible con Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Smart Things, Mi Home e IFTTT
- Optimized Wi-Fi chip
- Remote control via app
- 16 million colors
- Color temperature: 1700-6500K
- NO hub needed
- Service life: 25,000 hours
In this case, Yeelight, Xiaomi’s lighting subsidiary, presents us with this excellent bulb, the evolution of its original Yeelight model. With great light efficiency, super easy installation and an optimized Wi-Fi chip.
Hubless operation and outstanding performance. In this case, Xiaomi has maintained its clear leadership in terms of quality coming from the Chinese market.
To see more go to Smart Bulbs or Smart Lamps .
Robot Vacuum Cleaner Conga 3690 Absolute
- Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub
- Suction power: up to 2700 Pa
- 3 levels of suction power and 3 levels of water flow
- Special mode for carpets , which detects them and increases the suction
- Control from the Conga App
- It has a remote control in case we don’t want to take out the mobile
- Mixed tank (200 ml liquids – 350 ml solids)
- laser mapping. Visual map and cleaning report. Possibility of creating virtual limits so that you do not access certain areas.
- BestFriend Care system with special rubber brush for hair
- Room Plan System you can manage up to 50 cleaning plans , selecting the rooms of your home, to be able to clean the selected space whenever you want
- Possibility to save up to 5 maps with room editing, excellent for use on different floors or houses
- Charging station with automatic recharge
- 10 cleaning modes (auto, spiral, area, random, gyro, manual, twice, scrubbing, edges and return home)
- Alexa and Google Home compatibility
- Autonomy: 150 minutes (3200 mAh)
- Noise level: <64dB
- Diameter: 34cm, Height: 9.5cm
- Supports 5GHz Wi-Fi
A model that uses laser mapping and adds the possibility of managing different maps, which is ideal for use in several homes or in buildings with multiple floors. In addition, with the Room Plan system, it allows us absolute control of the cleaning areas and works with 5GHz Wi-Fi.
A full-fledged evolution of the Conga models that gives us everything we may need, with a very small price difference compared to other models with fewer features. Undoubtedly our favorite quality/price vacuum cleaner.
To see more go to Robot Vacuum Cleaners .
Beyawl Power Strip
- 3 plugs
- 4 USB ports (2.1A total)
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Smart Life e IFTTT
- Remote control from the App and by voice
- Maximum current: 15A
- Maximum power: 3400W
- Energy monitor for real-time and historical analysis
- Schedule and programmable timer
- Cable: 1,5m
A strip that offers us a maximum current of 15A, thus being valid for devices with high demand. This is an important fact since it is a rare feature in power strips.
It offers consumption monitoring, and as usual the USB ports are controlled as a group. All easily configurable and compatible with Smart Life. Of course, with Google Home we can activate and deactivate any of the plugs (the USB ones go in groups) and integrate them into our routines.
To see more go to Smart Power Strips .
Enchufe TP-Link HS110
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa, Google Home e IFTTT
- Maximum current: 16A
- Peak power: 3680W
- The Kasa app is available for control from anywhere with internet access
- Real-time and historical energy monitoring
- Simple time programming
- Anti-theft mode that turns the plug on and off randomly at the specified time
- High build quality TP-Link
One of the best options on the market. TP-Link is not a new company in this type of device and it shows. The Kasa app is very easy to use and will also allow us to see all the information about usage and consumption. A feature that is not often seen in the competition is the anti-theft mode, which allows us to pretend that we are at home. It works great with Google Home.
To see more go to Smart Plugs .
Termostato Google Nest Learning
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa y Google Home e IFTTT
- It can be controlled from the web or the Nest app , which also works for your doorbells and smart cameras
- Automatic learning and configuration based on favorite temperatures, routines, the insulation of your home and the weather
- OpenTherm compatible for modulating condensing boilers
- Composed of 2 parts: Heat Link (relay box) and the thermostat , which communicate wirelessly.
- The thermostat has a battery , and can be attached to the wall directly, but it can also be powered by USB .
- Monitoring and consumption statistics
- Presence sensors that turn on the screen if you are in the room.
- Geofencing , which allows you to know through your smartphone if you are at home or not
- It does not have independent valves , if you want to control several points in the home, you need several units
The third generation of this smart thermostat from Google shows that it has evolved, and of course it integrates perfectly with Google Home. It is really capable of learning from our home and our routines to optimize consumption and comfort.
As against, it does not have valves to distribute in multiple rooms, it is necessary to have several Nest if we want individual control.
To see more go to Smart Thermostats .
Akaso Outdoor Wifi Camera
- Direct access with the Akaso Smart App from anywhere, for multiple users and with secure communications.
- Compatible with Alexa voice assistant (Echo Show screens, Fire TV ) and Google Home (Chromecast and Google Home Hub ). You can ask it to show you the camera you want on the screen, for example.
- Withstands temperatures between -20 Cº and 50 Cº and IP65 waterproof certification .
- 112° wide angle lens
- 1080p FHD resolution and 4x digital zoom
- Night vision with a range of 20m
- Built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communications
- Motion detection to activate when necessary, and alert if we configure it that way.
- Cloud storage (subscription) or local SD card (up to 128GB)
- Only works with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
A super complete outdoor wifi camera, which stands out for being compatible with both Alexa and Google Home, being able to show us the image on compatible devices. In addition, the control App works very smoothly and easily.
The installation pack that it includes is simple and with clear instructions for easy installation. It is undoubtedly one of the most versatile on the market, and at a very cheap price for its characteristics.
To see more go to Outdoor surveillance cameras .
Kogeek Door/Window Sensor
- Control remoto mediante app Kogeek Life o Smart Life
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa, Google Home e IFTTT.
- no need hub
- It works with a button cell and the app indicates the remaining charge
- Separation of up to 1cm to consider the door closed
- Monitoring and opening history
- Installs using 2.4GHz Wifi
To see more go to Door/Window Sensors .
Tira LED Wifi Bawoo
- 5m in length (if more units are purchased they can be joined in series)
- 150 LEDs
- Power 24W
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Smart Life, Magic Home e IFTTT
- Remote control via app and voice
- 16 million colors
- Allows you to use the phone’s camera to take pictures and then select the desired color
- Function to synchronize brightness and/or color with music
- Adhesive tape on the back
- NO hub needed
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi required
- Time programming and timer
- In addition to being able to be controlled with the mobile, it includes an independent remote control
An excellent quality strip, with all the features you may need and at a laughable price!
Very easy installation and also compatible with the Smart Life environment.
To see more go to LED Strips .
Philips Hue bulb family
- The data presented here are those of the E27 LED model, which is the most popular (also available E14, GU10 and E27 filament models)
- Power 9W
- 806 lumens
- Light efficiency : 89.6 lu/W
- Compatible con Amazon Alexa, Google Home y Apple HomeKit
- 16 million colors
- Color temperature: 2000-6500K
- Service life: 25,000 hours
One of the most popular options in lighting, from the Philips Hue family of smart devices. These devices can be controlled directly by Bluetooth whenever we are in range, but it is highly recommended to have the Philips Hue hub to get the most out of it. In addition, the range of models is excellent, with very interesting options such as filament bulbs if we are looking for that vintage touch. All controllable from Google Home and of course by voice!
The downside to this option is that Hue devices tend to be above average in price.
To see more go to Smart Bulbs or Smart Lamps .
Philips Hue Play
- Power 6W (per bar)
- 530 lumens (per bar)
- Glow sticks can be purchased separately
- Light efficiency : 88.3 lu/W
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT and everything compatible with the Hue environment.
- Requires hub to work
- It can be synchronized with PC, Mac and TV to create unique cinema and gaming experiences.
- Remote control via app
- Ideal for ambient light
- 16 million colors
- Color temperature: 2000-6500K
Smart lamps specially designed to create unique experiences. Whether it’s to create a specific environment, watch a movie or play video games, the Hue Play is an excellent option to enjoy more, which is also synchronized with the content!
The design allows them to be placed vertically or horizontally, and it comes with double-sided adhesive tape in case we want to stick them to any surface.
They require the Hue hub to work.