How does it turn off the lights in your house?! Like so we need to connect the lights to the device or something? Thank you null

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Wodebbk · Accepted Answer

You must setup your lights in the Google Home app 1st. Then you should be able to use the mini afterwards.
Also, many but not all lights can be added to Google Home.

Lego · Answer

You need connected bulbs. Philips Hue, for example.

TomS · Answer

In my configuration, I purchased a Sylvania Smart+ hub and light bulbs that came as a set. It is a small block you plug into a power outlet and connect it to your in home Wi-Fi. The light bulbs talk to the hub. Once I installed the Lightify phone app and set up an account, the same login credentials are typed into the Google Home app. Then you can use the Lightify app from anywhere to control lights or when home, you can say to your Google Home something like, "Okay Google, turn on the lights."

Answered by TomS 8 years ago

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coledawson · Answer

This controls a few brands of smart light bulbs. The main one is Philip hue, which requires the smart hub. If you go to the google home mini website you can see a list of compatible lights.

Foof · Answer

You can purchase an outlet into which you plug the lamp and the device then communicates with the lamp. Best Buy employees can walk you through the entire smart house set-up.

bjgriff · Answer

You have to buy a Wi-Fi plug a water to plug your lamp into. Or buy a smart lightbulb.

Dewgray · Answer

You have to have Wifi cable bulbs (Phillips make some) and an a smart home bridge unit. I'd buy a starter kit, cheaper way to go.

James · Answer

The best thing to get is a Phillips Hue bride and light bulbs that go with it. The “Bridge” is what connects to your home/business WiFi and that’s what your google home mini connects to. So when you say “Ok Google, turn the lights off” it will sense/connect to the Phillips bridge and turn off the lights.

Answered by James 8 years ago

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dudasd · Answer

You need to get either a smart plug adapter or smart bulbs.

dmziggy · Answer

You'll need to have another smart home device that will do this triggering. Look up devices that are "assistant compatible."

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