What’s the One thing that you don’t necessarily need but still Love? For me,It is Tidbyt. If you are someone into stuff that adds an aesthetic Look to your Home, in addition to also making it Smart, Bring home a Smart Display and connect Tidbyt to Google Home. In this article, Know How the Integration is done.
Can you connect Tidbyt to Google Home?
Yes, You can connect Tidbyt to Google Home. Tidbyt is a Retro Style Smart Display, that lets you connect, control, and use various apps. Via Google Home Integration, The Tidbyt shows your apps, scores, reminders, or whatever you ask for. It also supports Google Voice Assistant through Home or Nest Speakers to access Hands-free controls.
Set up your Tidbyt
Before Integrating Tidbyt into Google Home, It is necessary to set it up perfectly. Only for the First time set up, you will need to use your Android or iOS device to add your smart display device. Once done, you can continue automating it through the Smart Home Platform and Via Voice. It continues to work on its own when connected to a stable WIFI.
- Plugin your Tidbyt Smart device.
- Connect to a stable WIFI Network – At least 2.4GHz is required.
- Install the Tidbyt app on your Android or iOS SmartPhone.
- Sign in /Sign up by entering your email and password in the required field.
- When signed in, Tap on Set up new Tidbyt and follow the in-app instructions.
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Install Apps on your Tidbyt
Install the App beforehand that you want to display on your Tidbyt and also control through Google Home. There are different App Categories and Collections to choose from – Home , Live , Work , Entertainment , Sports , Etc.
- On the Tidbyt App, Near the Collection names, Tap on the Search icon.
- Search and Select the App that you want to Install.
- Click on Add to Tidbyt and Continue to add all the apps you want.
How to Connect Tidbyt to Google Home?
Once you have set up Tidbyt and added your favorite apps, It is time to add Smart Home Controls to the Smart Display. Follow the instructions below to connect Tidbyt to Google Home.
- Install the Google Home App from Google Play or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and sign in using your Google account.
- Tap on Setup device and Choose Works with Google.
- Search for Tidbyt and Add it to the App.
- You will be prompted to the Tidbyt Login Page.
- Enter your Tidbyt account credentials and Link Tidbyt to your Google Account.
- Once Linked, Your Tidbyt device will appear as a Lightbulb on the Google Home App.
- Choose the device, Add a name, Select Room, and Assign it.
- Once done, You will now be able to control your Tidbyt through the Google Home app on your Phone.
Google Voice Assistant on Tidbyt
With the Google Home Integration to Tidbyt, You will be able to ask Voice assistant to display anything you want using your Voice. To enable the Voice Assistant feature, Make sure, You have a Google Assistant-enabled Speaker/Display already set up and connected to the Google Home app- A Nest Speaker would also work great!
Once you manually add Tidbyt to the Google Home app, Move on and Activate the Voice Control. To Initiate, Say “OK Google” or “Hey Google” Followed by your command.
- You can ask to Show/Open an App – Open <Mention App name>.
- Adjust Brightness and other settings – “Hey Google”, Set brightness to 20% on Tidbyt.
- Schedule, Mute, Ask Live Scores, Weather Updates, News, and so on.
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Wrap up
Tidbyt does not really have a mic or speaker unlike Google Hub devices so it doesn’t speak, It can only display what you want to see. However, in The upcoming model, we can expect some additional features like a Speaker, and touch control built-in. Until then, Enjoy the Aesthetic Looking Smart Display at your Home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tidbyt Smart Display Google Home compatible?
Yes, Tidbyt Smart Display is Google Home compatible. If you have a Google Assistant device connected, or Google Assistant even on your Phone, you can control apps with your voice. When connected to the Internet, Ask Google to show up apps on your Tidbyt Smart Display.
Is Tidbyt to Google Home Via IFTTT Possible?
Unfortunately, Currently- there is NO IFTTT Integration support for Tidbyt . However, the Tidbyt team is working on adding the IFTTT Feature which will be a great addition to enhancing the entire automation. It will also allow you to create customized commands with Other Smart Home Platforms. Let us hope and wait for the feature to arrive as soon as possible – You will be updated.
Tidbyt Integration with Home Assistant
Yes, It is possible to Integrate Tidbyt with Home Assistant, However, There is no native support offered. There are some recently created Home Assistant Integration projects available, which you can use.
Add the Home Assistant Integration for Tidbyt and Configure as required – In case, you are trying – Refer to GITHUB Projects.