Google Home app testing "next generation design"

Earlier this year, Google revamped Two basic methods People interact with the Home app. The company is now teasing “next-generation design for the Google Home app” and it is Looking for testers.

“Google Nest Trusted Tester” is Use product testing service Center To hire “a group of highly engaged testers willing to help Google Nest test an unreleased product.”

This program will focus on the next generation design of the Google Home app. Testers who already use Google Nest devices and wish to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be able to participate.

“Next-generation design” is the only description we have today, while “Requirement” indicates that you need “any of the Google Nest products including: thermostats, Wi-Fi, speakers, monitors, cameras, doorbells, locks, and Nest Protect (smoke alarms), Chromecast devices.” Plus:

You must also use the Google Home app or the Nest app to control your product(s).

you need to Create an account with Centercode to registerIt will be subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Google at I/O 2022 in May showing a redesigned Home app For Android Tablets Which looks pretty much the same today, but uses a navigation rail. This large screen element looks weird with only two tabs. It is unclear if this is the “next generation design” that is being referred to today. Meanwhile, Google is also planning a program Home app for Wear OS.

Introducing the latest Google Home app updates Interactive device switch In the network / main tab. You can quickly take certain actions (play/pause, volume, on/off, and brightness) with a tap or slide. Meanwhile, the Home tab It has also been redesigned with a zipped menu to show more “recent and relevant updates”.

We hope the next generation Google Home design will go beyond the visual/physical design and improve performance. Google should also simplify basic interactions and enhance reliability.