The Google Home is a powerful smart speaker ' here are the 5 best devices to use with it

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.While there's one smart home hub we've recommended on Insider Picks for years, it's far from your only choice.Google introduced its option, Google Home late last year and it quickly gained compatibility with many top-tier smart home accessories.If you've recently picked one up, or think it might become your hub of choice later on this year, these are the best pieces of tech you can use with it.You can also read Insider Picks' buying guide ofthe best smart speakers for more information about the Google Home and all the devices that work with the Google Home.SEE ALSO:50 must-have tech accessories under $50Philips Hue bulbsMy personal favorite smart home accessory, Philips' Hue bulbs continue to become more popular, thanks to their utility and fun.This starter pack includes three multi-color bulbs and a Hue bridge, which is what connects them to your WiFi network. Through the Google Home, you can turn your lights on and off, or adjust their intensity and color.It might seem silly at first, but after getting used to using your voice to control lights, it's hard to go back to flipping a switch.Philips Hue Starter Pack, $174.99, available at AmazonThe August SmartlockAlthough security and convenience are typically at opposite ends of a spectrum, it's hard not to want both.August's Smartlock automatically locks when you leave and unlocks when you return once it's configured with your smartphone, but what if you're home and can't remember whether you locked it after entering the house' You can check on the lock's status, and change it if need be through the Google Home.August Smartlock, $199.99, available at AmazonA Nest thermostatIf you've ever wanted to adjust the temperature of your home using your voice, the Nest is what you need.The original "smart" thermostat, this newest generation includes Google Home integration, so all you need to do is specify the temperature you'd like it to be, and wait a few minutes. I've been a Nest user for years, and it's still one of the coolest smart home gadgets I've tried.Nest Thermostat, $248.79, available at AmazonSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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