Google Home to integrate favourites homescreen widget for iPhone

After waiting for a long period, Google Home is set to integrate home screen widgets that allow you to rapidly control smart devices from your home screen on an iPhone or iPad.

The favourites widget provides “Quick control of your actions, automation, and devices.” It coincides with tappable tiles in small (4), medium (8), and large (9-12) configurations. Each card is said to have an icon, name, and device state.

For lighting, blinds, and other relatable smart items, you can click the tile to enable/disable directly from your home screen. Other times, as marked by a chevron in the corner, open the device control page. The widgets launched with version 3.24.101 of Google Home for iPhone and iPad.

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If you’re worried about how to use Google Home, then Gadinsider has got you a guide.

How to connect Google Home with iPhone or iPad

1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the Wi-Fi network with the Google Home smart speaker.
2. Plug in the Google Home smart speaker. After it boots up, it instructs you to run the Google Home app on a mobile device.
3. Download the Google Home iOS app on your iPhone or iPad. Launch the app when it's ready.
4. On the app's welcome screen, select Get Started.
5. Confirm your Google account or select Use another account to log in to a different account. Once confirmed, select OK.