The app is designed to work only with iOS and Android devices, but you can get some of the functionality the Google Home app provides from your Mac if you install an emulator, such as Bluestacks. After you install an emulator, Google Chrome allows you to use some of the functionality the Google Home app provides on a Mac, but it's limited to only media casting. Before you're able to do so, you must ensure Google Chrome is updated to the latest version.
Launch the Google Chrome browser. Click the three vertical dots menu icon in the upper-right corner. Choose Help , then click About Google Chrome. Confirm your browser is updated. If an update is available, Chrome automatically downloads and installs the update.
Once Chrome updates, click Relaunch to apply the update. Once you have confirmed Chrome is updated, you can proceed to cast to any of your Google Home or Chromecast devices. You will not be able to set up Google Home devices from Chrome. Since the Google Home app is only supported on Android and iOS devices, you must install an emulator to run the Android operating system on your macOS device.
There are several Android emulators, so it's a matter of preference and the resources you have available on your Mac. One of the well-known emulators, Bluestacks , allows you to install and run several Android applications, including the Google Home app. I was just strongly encouraged to migrate from the Nest app to Google Home and while everything appears to work, the experience is a huge downgrade. The Nest app had a flow of devices with relevant content.
For each thermostat, it showed the settings and current temp. I only had to click through to the device of I wanted to make changes. In Google, I have to select the category thermostats and then an individual device before I see any information. That's two additional clicks pet device instead of just being able to see it all at once. In Nest, I could invite anyone to join the home by entering their email address.
It would send them an email invite with a link that would walk them through setting up their account. In Google, it simple tells me I can only add people with a Google account.
I have to tell them to go setup an account on their own and then add them later. That is not a friendly experience. I can only see one camera at a time. In Nest, I could see them on a single page and then choose one to get a full page view. And finally, the color scheme is much more stark and less pleasing. This app is in every way worse than what I had with Nest.
It works. But from a user experience standpoint, it is a huge disappointment. I am impressed with the google home app running on IOS devices..
Yes It would be best to purchase same vender devices if possible.. Set up your devices first from manufacturing company.. The reason you want to delete manufacturers application.. At the moment as far as can tell horizontal format for devices is available..
With integrated cameras, you can view everything that is going on around the house, and you can set up smart motion sensors to enable your smart lights to go on and off, as soon as you approach any room throughout your home. With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.
Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor. BlueStacks 4 is not available on Windows XP. You must have Windows 7 or higher. We hope this guide has helped you use the Google Home app on your computer.
We recommend using the Android emulator method as it allows you to use Google Home app and access all Google Home features. Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style.
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