Previously known as Google Cast, the new app enables you to control all your Google devices and allows you to cast any apps or stream media from mobile devices, tablets, computers, speakers, and televisions. You’re able to use your voice to search for contents by actor, TV show, and movie. You can also customize your TV screen with lovely pictures.
While implementing new changes and improvements, the app still saves the function of the former Google Cast which is also currently available on both the Google Play Store and iTunes store. Besides the new name, the app gets a new app icon designed by the shape of a house.
With a few new Google devices coming this week, a major upgrade is headed for the Google Home app, including new look design and a series of new features. Now the new version is smarter and more connected with a better way to organize things. Besides, users can start grouping things by category and area. Upgrade the app now to manage your house!
As for new features, the app is updated with two new tabs "Watch" and "Discover", with which you can search tons of supported apps and watch trending content and videos on apps like Netflix, HBO Now, and Youtube. With all features rolled into one, you can perform all the functions in one app at any time.
For Chromecast device users
• Find interesting things by different categories covering actor, movie, TV series, and so on from your Chromecast-enabled apps.
• Control the devices by making it play, pause, raise or lower the volume
• Customize the TV screen the way you like.
• Sync Google Home and your speakers, so you can continue from where you left anytime anywhere.
• Discover new content and apps.
For Google Home device users
• Control Google Home settings by changing the location, audio player, etc.
• Sync with all your compatible devices like temperature control, security system, ovens, and so on.
• Discover new things and offers.
Notes
Some of the cool features may stay unavailable in some regions and countries, and we will be working on it.
