# Google Home on The No Agenda Show Google Home comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2013 to October 2020. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** June 2013 – October 2020 - **Related topics:** [Smart Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [Alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Google Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [Hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Google Employee's Anonymous Report on Corporate Culture - **Episode:** [1289: Post Orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-25 - **Time:** 1:46:56–1:50:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange/chapter/google-employee-s-anonymous-report-on-corporate-culture.md An anonymous hardware engineer at Google provides a "boots on the ground" report, describing the difficulty of "force-feeding critical race theory" to employees while they work from home. The producer is selling his home in Silicon Valley to move to Kansas City, citing a desire for freedom over safety. The hosts discuss the "struggle sessions" and cultural alchemy occurring within major tech companies. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [critical race theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md), [kansas city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city.md), [work from home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-from-home.md) ### Slack Outage, Google Home Failure, Hearing Aid Integration - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 1:34:34–1:38:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/slack-outage-google-home-failure-hearing-aid-integration.md Widespread outages of Slack and Google Home services highlight the dangers of relying on cloud-connected "Internet of Things" devices. Users reported being unable to control lights or thermostats during the downtime. The host proposes a "genius idea" to integrate voice assistants directly into hearing aids, allowing for a seamless, albeit eccentric-looking, wearable technology experience. Keywords: [slack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slack.md), [google home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-home.md), [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), iot, [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [wearable tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wearable-tech.md) ### Voice Search Monetization, Alexa for Business - **Episode:** [1032: Going Vertical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-11 - **Time:** 1:24:08–1:31:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical/chapter/voice-search-monetization-alexa-for-business.md Google and Amazon face challenges in monetizing voice search because the medium lacks traditional visual ad inventory. Amazon's "Alexa for Business" initiative aims to integrate smart speakers into office environments for scheduling and supply ordering. The push for devices with screens is seen as a strategic move to reintroduce visual advertising into the voice-assistant ecosystem. Keywords: [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), voice search, [google home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-home.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Nest Thermostat Privacy, Google Assistant Permissions - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 1:13:25–1:17:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/nest-thermostat-privacy-google-assistant-permissions.md A Nest thermostat user received a notification requesting broad permissions for Google Assistant to access camera feeds, motion alerts, and facial recognition data. The notification offered no "disallow" or "block" option, forcing users to accept the terms or exit the app. The hosts warn about the invasive nature of smart home devices and the prevalence of "Stingray" cell-site simulators in Washington D.C. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google assistant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-assistant.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md) ### Nest Thermostat Technical Failure and Algorithmic Control - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 3:24–5:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/nest-thermostat-technical-failure-and-algorithmic-control.md A Nest thermostat in the Austin studio went offline, causing the room temperature to rise and requiring a manual override. The device is criticized for failing to learn user patterns despite its marketing as an intelligent, self-contained algorithm. The host expresses frustration with the unreliability of smart home technology and plans to remove the unit. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), thermostat, cludio, [wi-fi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wi-fi.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Google and Walmart Partnership Against Amazon - **Episode:** [958: The Talking Stick!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-24 - **Time:** 2:31:51–2:34:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick/chapter/google-and-walmart-partnership-against-amazon.md Google and Walmart announced a partnership to compete with Amazon in the voice-activated shopping market. Starting in late September, Walmart customers can link their accounts to Google Express to reorder items via Google Home speakers. The move is seen as an attempt to challenge Amazon's dominance with the Echo and Alexa devices, focusing on the "next frontier" of e-commerce. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [google home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-home.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), voice shopping ### Google Nest Solar Eclipse Energy Rush Hour - **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-20 - **Time:** 3:01–5:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/google-nest-solar-eclipse-energy-rush-hour.md Google Nest devices issued notifications to users regarding the August 21 solar eclipse, inviting them to join a "Solar Eclipse Rush Hour." The program automatically adjusts thermostat temperatures to compensate for the predicted dip in energy production from 100 million solar panels across America. This is viewed as a precursor to increased corporate control over home utilities. Keywords: [google nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [energy conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-conservation.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md) ### Nest Thermostat Failure, Google Smart Home Criticism - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 8:59–12:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/nest-thermostat-failure-google-smart-home-criticism.md A Nest thermostat failed to maintain cooling in a Texas residence during 100-degree weather, resulting in indoor temperatures reaching 80 degrees. Despite the device being set to 66 degrees, the system did not alert the user to a mechanical failure involving a Freon leak and subsequent ice buildup on the cooling elements. The incident highlights perceived flaws in smart home technology and the lack of basic diagnostic algorithms in expensive consumer hardware. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freon.md) ### Google Nest Thermostat Algorithm Failures - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 1:23:59–1:26:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/google-nest-thermostat-algorithm-failures.md Personal frustrations with the Google Nest thermostat's "auto mode" algorithm are shared, specifically regarding the device's tendency to turn on the heat during Texas summers. The "learning" feature is criticized for being ineffective and difficult to override. This serves as a broader critique of the "glitches" in automated smart home technology, including defective smoke alarms that trigger each other without cause. Keywords: [google nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Burger King Google Home Ad Hack - **Episode:** [920: Succulent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-13 - **Time:** 2:07:46–2:14:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent/chapter/burger-king-google-home-ad-hack.md Burger King released a 15-second television ad designed to trigger Google Home devices by saying, "OK Google, what is the Whopper burger?" This caused devices to read the Whopper's Wikipedia entry, which was promptly vandalized by internet users to include ingredients like "cyanide" and "medium-sized child." Google eventually disabled the specific voice trigger, highlighting a new conflict between advertisers and smart device ecosystems. Keywords: [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [google home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-home.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md) ### Google I/O Keynote, Google Home Spyware - **Episode:** [826: Ten Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-19 - **Time:** 1:45:07–1:50:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times/chapter/google-i-o-keynote-google-home-spyware.md At the Google I/O keynote, the company unveiled "Google Home," a voice-activated assistant designed to compete with Amazon Echo. The device is criticized as a potential spy mechanism that integrates with Nest thermostats and other home automation tools. Additionally, Google's "Firebrand" framework is highlighted for its ability to track user interactions within apps with extreme granularity. Keywords: [google i/o](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-i-o.md), [google home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-home.md), [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), firebrand ### Google Smart Home Demonstration and Wikipedia Tracking - **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-27 - **Time:** 1:27:39–1:30:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/google-smart-home-demonstration-and-wikipedia-tracking.md Google demonstrated new "enhanced search" capabilities in a New York City townhouse, showing how the technology understands real-world entities like Barack Obama and the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is criticized for allegedly tracking editors on the Snowden talk page. The hosts mock the "Smart Home" concept as a way for corporations to collect more metadata on private lives. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [jimmy wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-wales.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [metadata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metadata.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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