H.O.A. 38: Create a Home Automation Control Center - Take That Old Device and Give It a Job Using Action Blocks

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Hands-On Android (Video)

TWiT

44 episodes

3 months ago

Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that make Android so much fun, Hands-On Android will change how you use your smartphone for the better. Screen reader support enabled. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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H.O.A. 38: Create a Home Automation Control Center - Take That Old Device and Give It a Job Using Action Blocks

Hands-On Android (Video)

10 minutes 45 seconds

5 years ago

H.O.A. 38: Create a Home Automation Control Center - Take That Old Device and Give It a Job Using Action Blocks

Take that old device and give it a job using Action Blocks.

If you have a smart home and an old Android phone or tablet gathering dust, put it to use as a home automation control center! Jason Howell walks through how to use Action Blocks to do just that.

Preparing the tablet or phone for Action Blocks.
Crafting the right Assistant commands.
Using custom images for one-touch widgets.
Testing the layout and setup.

Action Blocks - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.maui.actionblocks

Host: Jason Howell

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