South African consumers who have been waiting patiently for Google’s smart home assistant, Google Home, will finally be able to get their hands on it on 18 July 2018. A lot of South Africans had expected the device to be available in 2017, but due to various regulatory roadblocks and other issues, the release date was delayed. It seems that it was worth the wait though because Google Home can do almost everything Alexa and the Amazon Echo can do in your home – and more! Read on to find out how this new gadget can make your life easier.
What Is Google Home?
Google Home is a voice-activated speaker that you can use to get answers from Google, stream music, and control other smart devices in your home. It’s powered by the same knowledge used by Google Search, so you can ask it anything.
How Does it Work?
Google Home is a voice-activated speaker that will play your favourite music, answer questions, and make hands-free phone calls. You can ask it anything from the weather forecast to what time your dentist appointment is. The device responds in a soothing voice and has a built-in speaker for listening to music or podcasts.
What Can I Use it For?