Google Home Seamless Set-up

As part of its attempt to simplify the smart home, Google has introduced Seamless Setup to its Google Home app. This lets you add connected devices quicker and easier than ever before, all within the Google Home app, without having to download the brand's app or use any third-party hub.

Your Google device, whether that is a Nest Audio, Nest Mini or even a Google Nest Wi-fi router, acts as the bridge from the smart device to the internet. It's a bit like the process Amazon provides for Echo Zigbee speakers and devices like Hue light bulbs.

Currently, the list of smart home devices that work with Seamless Setup is small but more will come, so keep an eye out for the 'Seamless setup with Google Home app' badge that will start appearing on boxes of compatible devices.