Author: Technical True

Google delivered one of the most requested features in the history of its smart home platform: full support for smart buttons in Google Home automations. After years of users asking why physical buttons couldn’t reliably trigger routines—while competitors like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings offered this capability—Google Home version 4.8 finally closes the gap. This update is a game-changer for anyone who prefers tactile, instant control over voice commands or app tapping. Whether you’re in a busy household, have family members who prefer buttons over “Hey Google,” live in areas with spotty internet, or simply want faster, more…