"Hey Google - what's the weather?"
It's handy. But I'm getting a little tired tried to see if the bitch can stump me with trivia questions.
So, now I'm looking for stuff to work WITH my Google Home Mini.
And Jesus Christ I had no idea.
OK, I had some idea.
I know my TV doesn't work. Gotta get a Chromecast dongle. But I'm out of HDMI ports...and I'm already using a splitter. So I'm getting a new TV - woohoo!!
Lights, and plugs and locks, oh my.
So, I start looking into what works with Google Assistant. Then I stumble upon Smarthubs (eg. Wink, Smartthings)...and so, if Google can't talk directly to that shit, maybe it can talk to the hub, which can talk to that shit. If nothing else, the hub helps me not have 36 apps for home control.
Because it's really important to be able to turn one light above my kitchen table to magenta, but leave the others white.
But, i did find out my Anova Precision Cooker #sousvide will work with it, so gonna test that out the next time I sous vide some chicken breasts.
In the end, I decided to try one thing...a video doorbell....with a smart lock...but the thermostat will also be handy...Jesus Christ.
"Hey Google - I need a drink"
"The closest liquor store is 0.6 kilometres away - would you like directions?"