Google Home on the web just got a lot more useful

The article discusses a new feature added to the web-based version of Google Home, which allows users to control their Google Home-connected smart devices directly through the web interface. The key points are: - The web version of Google Home now has a new "Devices" tab, which provides a room-by-room overview of connected smart devices and offers controls to adjust their settings. - Users can now control the brightness and power state of their smart lights, as well as access controls for other devices like smart plugs, thermostats, and smart blinds. - While the new controls are a major improvement, some features like changing light colors or checking the status of certain devices are still not available. - Google has stated that it is "continuing to invest in expanding controls for more device types" and will provide more information when these features become available. - The web-based Google Home interface was first launched nearly three years ago as a way to monitor Nest Cam feeds, and later gained the ability to review timelines and download recorded clips. - This update to the web interface is just the first of several anticipated Google Home announcements expected in the coming days, including more details on the company's "Gemini for Home" plans and the unveiling of new Google Home hardware.