If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of tasks that you perform on a daily basis without giving them much thought. Things like turning off the lights when you leave the house, setting the temperature on your thermostat, or adding milk to your grocery list.
While these may seem like simple tasks, they can actually be quite time-consuming if you have to do them manually every day. Fortunately, there’s a better way. With a little bit of setup, you can use Google to automate many of these tasks for you.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Download the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Open the app and sign in with your Google account.
3. Tap the Devices icon in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Select the + icon in the bottom right corner to add a new device.
5. Follow the instructions to set up your Google Home device.
6. Once you’ve completed the setup process, tap the Menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
7. Select More settings.
8. Tap the Assistant tab.
9. Select the Assistant devices sub-tab.
10. Select the device you want to automate tasks on.
11. Tap the Settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
12. Scroll down and tap the Routines option.
13. Tap the + icon in the bottom right corner to add a new routine.
14. Follow the instructions to set up your routine.
15. That’s it! Once you’ve created a routine, Google will automatically perform the tasks for you.
Other related questions:
How do I set up Google Home automation?
There are a few different ways that you can set up automation with Google Home. You can use the Google Home app, create routines, or use third-party apps and services.
To use the Google Home app:
Open the Google Home app .
Tap the Devices button in the top right corner of the home screen.
In the top right corner of the device screen, tap the three dots and then tap Settings.
Under “Device info,” tap Routines.
Tap the + button in the bottom right corner.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create your routine.
To create routines:
Open the Google Home app .
Tap the Routines button in the top right corner of the home screen.
Tap the + button in the bottom right corner.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create your routine.
To use third-party apps and services:
Open the Google Home app .
Tap the Devices button in the top right corner of the home screen.
In the top right corner of the device screen, tap the three dots and then tap Settings.
Under “Services,” tap More services.
Tap the icon for the app or service you want
Can Google Home make a To Do list?
Yes, Google Home can make a To Do list! You can say “Ok Google, make a To Do list” or “Ok Google, add milk to my To Do list.”
Can Google Assistant automate tasks?
Yes, Google Assistant can automate tasks.
How do I connect Google Tasker to my home?
There is no specific way to connect Tasker to your home, but you can use it to automate tasks based on certain conditions. For example, you can create a task that turns on the lights when you arrive home, or that opens the garage door when you get close to your house.