Home entertainment gets better

Listening to music and podcasts is one of the most popular ways people use the Google Assistant, so we’re bringing the Assistant to the Sonos One and Sonos Beam (earlier speaker models will be updated to work with the Assistant). With the Assistant built in, you’ll be able to control your favorite music, podcasts and radio stations from all over your home without ever picking up your phone.

Later this year, the Assistant will work with even more popular media and entertainment devices, including TVs from Samsung. You’ll be able to use your voice to turn on the TV, change volume and channels, and switch between inputs. DISH’s Hopper family of receivers will also now have the Google Assistant built in, so you can search for content based on channel, title, actor or genre, as well as check the weather or control other connected devices in your home, using your DISH voice remote. And, this week at CES, our partners launching and showcasing Android TV devices with the Google Assistant include Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Skyworth, Xiaomi, Haier, Changhong and JVC. Several of these devices will be enabled with far field microphones that allow the Assistant to pick up your voice even with noise in the room or on the TV.

Control more devices at home

The Assistant works with over 1,600 home automation brands and more than 10,000 devices, giving you more control over the devices and appliances in your home. At CES, we’re working with even more brands to launch new smart home devices this year, including select Whirlpool ® connected appliances, GE’s smart microwave and August security products.

There are also new devices that work with the Assistant across a range of new categories, including:

Devices and appliances: Instant Pot's Smart WiFi Programmable Pressure Cooker, Sub Zero’s refrigerator and wine storage, Wolf E-Series and M-Series ovens, Cove dishwashers, U by Moen™ shower



HVAC: Rheem’s Econet Smart Thermostat, Côr 7C thermostat by Carrier



Security: McAfee’s Secure Home Platform



Water Leak Sensors: LeakSmart Leak and Flood Protection, Flo by Moen



EV charging: eMotorWerks’ JuiceBox Level 2, SolarEdge’s EV Charging Solar Inverter



Irrigation: Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, Rain Bird Smart WiFi Controllers, Orbit’s B-Hyve

And there’s a new Assistant feature with Philips Hue that helps you wake up. Simply turn on “Gentle Wake Up” and the lights in your bedroom simulate the sunrise 30 minutes before your morning alarm goes off, to help you wake up and feel more energized.