Google Home app 4.3 brings a range of exciting features and improvements to Android and iOS users. One of the standout updates is the edge-to-edge design for Android 15 and newer, allowing content to extend behind system bars for a more immersive experience. However, the current fixed top/app and bottom bars might affect how this new design is implemented.
Google also enhances device controls for lights, plugs, and switches, promising up to 2x faster response times for Android users. The Home and Away automations have been fully customizable with conditions, new actions, and various starters, providing users with more control over their smart home setup. Camera and thermostat actions can now be controlled individually, and feedback on camera AI descriptions has been streamlined.
Bug fixes include resolving a device setup crash, a casting crash on Android, and an issue with the Ask Home onboarding entry point reappearing after dismissal. Additionally, a problem with duplicate photo icons during thermostat setup has been addressed.
This update also introduces a public preview of improved device controls, which will be gradually rolled out. Users can expect quicker access to common actions with new shortcuts, further enhancing the user experience. The app's performance has been optimized, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience for all users.
