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Quick control of your actions, automations, and devices - Introducing the new Google Home Favorites widget for Android

The Google Home Favorites widget provides quick control of your actions, automations, and devices, offering a range of configurations for easy access on Android.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

The Google Home Favorites widget on Android is now available without the need to join the Public Preview program. This widget offers quick control over actions, automations, and devices from your home screen. Users can customize the layout of the widget with various configurations. It refreshes smart device statuses every 30 minutes and allows users to easily turn objects like lights and blinds on or off with a single tap. Sensitive actions require additional user authentication.

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