Google Home app update brings search bar and Material You theme features

The upcoming update to the Google Home app will include a highly anticipated search bar and support for Material You themes. These additions will improve device management and personalization options for users.

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The Google Home app is set to receive significant updates, including the addition of a long-awaited search bar and support for Material You themes. This comes as part of a broader effort to enhance the user experience for managing smart home devices.

Google Home has been a central hub for managing smart devices in homes, but users have long noted the absence of a search feature. This omission is set to be addressed with the upcoming release of Google Home app version 3.23.1.3. The update introduces a new search bar on the “Devices” tab, enabling users to quickly find and manage their smart devices without extensive scrolling. This feature is expected to be a welcome addition for those with numerous devices, streamlining the process of locating specific items within the app.

In addition to the search bar, the same update will include support for Material You color themes. Material You, which allows for personalized color themes based on user preferences, has been implemented across many Google apps but has been notably absent from the Google Home app. The integration of Material You will enable users to customize the app’s appearance to better fit their aesthetic, aligning with the broader design philosophy of Google’s ecosystem.

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While these features are not yet live, their inclusion in the latest Google Home app update suggests they are on the horizon. The search bar and Material You theme support are expected to significantly enhance the functionality and user experience of the Google Home app.

Recent updates to the Google Home app have also included a redesigned control page for Nest Thermostats, improvements to the Wear OS app, and additional enhancements aimed at refining the overall smart home management experience.