Remote-access Guide

google assistant remote access

by Prof. Breanne Rempel Jr. Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Can Google Assistant work remotely?

You can use voice commands with your Chromecast Voice Remote to find and play entertainment on your linked TV, get information, control smart devices linked in the Google Home app, and more.

Can I control Google Nest remotely?

You can remotely control smart devices when you set them up in the Google Home app.

Can I talk to Google Home remotely?

Google introduced a new feature for Google Assistant that allows you to remotely "broadcast" messages between your phone and a Google Home speaker, or between multiple speakers in the same house.

How do I control devices with Google Assistant?

Step 1Access the Home Control Settings. First up, trigger the Google Assistant by long-pressing your home button on Android, or by opening the Google Assistant app on iOS. ... Step 2Connect Your Smart Home Devices. ... Step 3Assign Devices to Rooms. ... Step 4Assign Nicknames to Your Devices. ... Step 5Control Your Smart Home by Voice.

Can you access Google hub camera remotely?

When the Nest Cam is enabled, a solid green light will be displayed on your device. This means that your Nest Hub Max is ready to stream images or video to help you monitor your home remotely from the Nest app.

Can I control my Google Home from my PC?

Unfortunately, the Google Home app is only available for Android or iPhone. Anyone who wants to use this “control center” on their desktop is out of luck.

Can you use Google Home as a walkie talkie?

Google is adding reply functionality so you can reply to broadcasts with your own voice messages -- essentially turning your Google Home not just into an intercom, but a walkie-talkie. The feature will be rolling out "in the coming weeks," according to Google, but you can see it in action in the video below.

What is difference between Google Home and Google Assistant?

Google Home and Google Assistant are two separate entities and they both have their own names. Google Home is the Google's line of smart home speakers and voice-based digital assistant, whereas Google Assistant is the voice behind Google Home but is not limited to Google Home.

What devices can I control with Google Home?

The best Google Home compatible devicesGoogle Nest Hub (2nd Gen) The best Google Home compatible speaker. ... August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. ... Ecobee Thermostat (5th Gen) ... Wemo WiFi Smart Plug. ... Nest Doorbell (battery) ... Philips Hue White Starter Kit. ... Google Chromecast with Google TV. ... Nest Cam.More items...•

Which devices are compatible with Google Assistant?

You can ask Google Assistant to search and play any video on the platform on your phone, Chromecast device, Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Display, and many smart TVs.

Which assistant controls the appliances at home?

Google assistant is AI (Artificial Intelligence) based voice command service. Using voice, we can interact with google assistant and it can search on internet, schedule events, set alarms, control appliances, etc. This service is available on smartphones and Google Home devices.

How do I control lights with Google Assistant?

Use the Google Home app touch and hold the light you want. You'll find controls for brightness. If your bulb has color options, you'll also find color controls.

How do I create a smart room with Google?

How to set a Nest smart thermostat with Google Home:After installing and setting up your Nest thermostat, open the Google Home app on your smartphone.In the top left corner, tap the menu icon. Tap More settings, then tap Home control.In the Devices tab, tap Add. Select Nest. ... Now test the thermostat.

What does Google Assistant do?

If you turn on personal results, Google Assistant can respond to your personal questions and commands. For example, it can show you your Google Photos or calendar appointments.

How to search for apps on a TV?

You can use voice commands to search your apps. At the top right of your TV, select your profile Settings . Select Privacy Google Assistant Searchable apps. Select the apps you want to search with your voice.

Can Google Assistant control smart devices?

Google Assistant can control any smart devices that are linked in the same home as your Chromecast in the Google Home app.

Can you ask Google Assistant for personalized help?

If you've turned on personal results, you can also ask Google Assistant for personalized help:

Can you use Google Assistant on Chromecast?

Google Assistant on the Chromecast Voice Remote. You can ask Google on your Chromecast remote to find and play entertainment on your linked TV, get information, control smart devices linked in the Google Home app, and more.

What port is Home Assistant on?

The most common approach is to set up port forwarding (for any port) from your router to port 8123 on the computer that is hosting Home Assistant. General instructions on how to do this can be found by searching <router model> port forwarding instructions.

Can you use Home Assistant Cloud without configuration?

Users of Home Assistant Cloud can use the Remote UI without requiring any configuration. If you’re interested in logging in to Home Assistant while away, you’ll have to make your instance remotely accessible. Remember to follow the securing checklist before doing this.

Where is my username on Home Assistant?

Log in your Home Assistant and click on your username in the lower left corner of the screen.

What port is Home Assistant on?

You just have to open port 443 in your router and forward it to your local Home Assistant IP on port 8123 . You also have to assign a static IP address for the server where your Home Assistant is installed. If you don’t know how to do that just ask in the comments section below or search in Google.

How to create a sub domain on DuckDNS?

Just go to DuckDNS.org and login with either of the available options (Persona, Twitter, GitHub, Reddit, Google) and then create a new sub domain. In a similar way as in the picture below.

What IP address to forward to Home Assistant?

This is what you aim! Just replace the Forward IP – 10.0.0.2 with your Home Assistant local address and you are good to go.

Does Home Assistant have a warning?

That means – you will receive warnings from your browser when you access the https version of your local Home Assistant. Depending of the browser that you are using you may add your local Home Assistant https address as exclusion once and you will not receive any warnings after that.

What is the Google Assistant on DirectV?

Use the Google Assistant on DIRECTV STREAM to control your connected smart home devices or play music through your default music provider.

How to speak to a TV remote?

Press the MIC button on your TV remote and speak your request.

Can you sign into your Google account on DirectV?

When setting up your DIRECTV STREAM device, you can easily sign in to your Google account for a personalized experience. Just follow the steps when you set up your device, or set up later.

Can you control your smart home?

Plus, you can control your smart home devices or manage tasks. You can even ask Google anything—for example, “What sound does a hippo make?”

Can you control Google Home chat?

There's currently no native way to do this (per Google Home chat assistant on 12/14/17). I'm sure you could set something up like a VPN into your home network, but currently you can't control your Google Home products unless you're on the same Wifi Network.

Can you control smart lights remotely?

I know you can control SmartThings through Googel Assistnat remotely. yes if you have google assistant on your phone. It is now the Same assistant so if you have smart lights you can turn them on and off from your phone. while away from home.

What is Google Home Nest?

A User community for smart speakers and displays from Google Home/Nest and related products using the Google Assistant. Share information, tips, bugs, new features, requests.

How to give commands on a phone?

You can gave commands using the Home app on your phone from anywhere with a mobile connection. Hit the mic button. For some commands you may have to give a device name.

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Overview

Talk to Google with your Chromecast Voice Remote

Allow Google Assistant to search your apps

Turn on Voice Match

Turn on personal results

  • If you turn on personal results, Google Assistant can respond to your personal questions and co…
    Note: You need to turn on Voice Match for personal results to work.
  • 1. At the top right of your TV, select your profile Settings .
    2. Select Accounts & Sign In your account Google Assistant .
See more on support.google.com

What you can ask Google Assistant

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