Google celebrates Earth Day by sharing how to 'go green' with Assistant

Google celebrates Globe Day by sharing how to 'go dark-green' with Assistant

Google is promoting Assistant-supported smart home devices that can offer energy-efficient solutions

As part of the ongoing Earth Solar day efforts to encourage environmental protection, Google is promoting some of the ways that Assistant users can "get green" and be more than eco-friendly.

To commencement, Google is suggesting customers go with Energy Star-certified smart bulbs like the Philips Hue. Using Assistant voice commands, these bulbs can be turned off or even ready light upward only when needed.

Similarly, Google is recommending Energy Star-certified appliances such every bit air conditioners, ovens and dishwashers from the likes of LG, GE Appliances, Samsung or Whirlpool. Many of these can be connected to Google Assistant and turned off or scheduled for use during a certain time simply through voice commands.

Additionally, Google says people should upgrade to a smart thermostat, such as the Nest Learning Thermostat or ecobee. In add-on to offer almanac savings, these smart thermostats can be set to 'eco style' through Banana for more free energy efficiency.

In terms of h2o usage, Google recommends leak detectors like LeakSmart to get notifications of leaky pipes, while Assistant can exist used to shut off water flow entirely. Further, Google says devices similar the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller can reduce water usage and at present features Assistant back up.

With that, users can set sprinklers for utilize at certain times during early on morning time or night to foreclose evaporation. Finally, Google says it will add together support for Rain Bird's family of Irrigation Controllers "in the coming weeks."

Source: Google