temperature control Archives

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

Google Home app finally supports hot water controls for Nest thermostats

The Google Nest team has introduced enhancements to the Google Home app, including hot water controls for users in the UK and Europe. These features allow users to manage hot water systems, set heating schedules, adjust temperatures, and boost hot water supply. The new functionalities are available for the Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen UK/EU and the Nest Thermostat E. Specific features include hot water boost, hot water scheduling, Heat Link temperature control, and an Eco button. Additionally, the Google Home app now offers expanded controls for non-thermostat climate devices, outdoor weather and air quality information, outdoor temperature visibility, simplified settings, and bug fixes. Full temperature scheduling for older Nest thermostats has also been implemented in the Google Home app.

AppWizard

September 9, 2025

Google Home’s latest update makes your smart home more controllable than ever before

The Google Home web app has introduced a new "Devices" tab for users in the Public Preview program, allowing management of smart devices such as lights, locks, and thermostats from a web browser. Media devices like speakers and displays are not included in this initial rollout. The new interface organizes devices by room, enabling users to toggle devices on and off, adjust brightness for lights, and control temperatures for Nest Thermostats. Further enhancements and additional device types are expected in the future.

BetaBeacon

August 7, 2025

The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the most powerful Android handheld I’ve ever tested, but is it the best?

The AYANEO Pocket S2 has a sleek and slender design with stacked triggers, high-end TMR electromagnetic sticks, and a headphone jack. It features a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset that outperforms other popular handhelds in terms of CPU and GPU performance. The device also excels in sustained performance and temperature control. It is highly recommended for gaming, including emulation of retro and modern games. The Pro model comes with a larger battery and a swappable D-pad. However, the premium price tag may make it difficult to recommend, especially with the release of other compelling alternatives by AYANEO.

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

Android Auto 14.0 releases in beta with prep for defrost buttons, Maps alert controls

Google has begun rolling out the Android Auto 14.0 update through its beta program, which includes enhancements related to temperature control functionalities. The update contains code for front and rear defrost toggles, although these features are not yet active. Additionally, it hints at a new option for managing alerts from Maps, specifically for incident reports, which may lead to an "Alerts" section in the settings menu. The broader rollout to the stable track is expected in the coming weeks, but no specific timeline is provided.

AppWizard

March 8, 2025

Android Auto’s next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car ride

Google is developing temperature controls for Android Auto, with internal code indicating potential settings for high, low, and off. This feature is part of the Android Auto 13.9 beta update, which also included bug fixes and minor language adjustments. The integration of temperature controls may work alongside Android Auto's upcoming Gemini features, which include voice-activated music playback and basic trip planning.

Winsage

July 22, 2024

6 ways to improve the battery life on your Windows laptop

Windows 11 has built-in battery life management tools that are not enabled by default. It is recommended to use the battery saver feature, adjust power modes, take advantage of Hibernation mode, avoid extreme temperatures, limit battery discharge cycles, check battery health, close power-hungry apps, and let your laptop suggest other tips to increase battery life.