The new Pixel Tablet from Google gives you an easy way to view all your smart home devices, so you can control them throughout the day for whatever you need to do.¹ When you set your locked tablet on its charging dock, it enters Hub Mode. Then you can access the home panel or get hands-free help from Google Assistant. And when everything is set the way you want it, the Pixel Tablet can display your personal photos like a photo frame.

Any smart home device that’s managed in the Google Home app can be controlled from the home panel in Hub Mode or with your voice using Google Assistant.^1,,,2 Get ready in the morning with the Pixel Tablet’s help, bring it on your errands around the house, and when you are done, set it on its dock to serve as a central place for all your entertainment and smart home controls.

Studies show that a daily morning routine can help you feel more productive and energized throughout your day. With a scheduled routine set up in the Home app, the Pixel Tablet can wake you up with a preset alarm and turn on the lights even before you roll out of bed.² Connect lights to bring up a gentle hue as you start your day. Want to see if you need a jacket for your morning run? Ask Google Assistant for the weather report as you lace up your running shoes.

When you return home, keep listening to your favorite playlist or podcast.³ You can easily move any track from your Google Pixel phone to your Pixel Tablet with Chromecast and fill your room with sound from the dock’s enhanced speaker.^3,,,4 And if you’re feeling chilly, ask Google Assistant to turn up the heat.^1,,,2 Keeping that morning moxie is simple when you have the tablet there to help – all you have to do is ask.

A night at home with family can bring everyone together for a chance to reconnect and unwind. Put your Pixel Tablet on its dock and use the home panel to create a fun and entertaining environment. When weekend plans call for a movie night, you can launch a routine that closes the shades, dims the lights, and turns on your TV.

Expecting a late package? A ringing doorbell doesn’t have to interrupt the evening’s activities. With your Pixel Tablet docked, quickly and easily check your Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam by tapping the Home icon. A delivery can be safely left at your door as you settle in with your kids and a favorite snack.⁵

A dinner party with friends is a chance to celebrate the end of the week. Surprise guests with a new recipe by playing a cooking video on your Pixel Tablet, and say, “Hey Google, set a 15-minute timer,” as you make your perfect meal. 

The Pixel Tablet’s built-in camera means you can check in with friends about the evening’s plans using Google Meet for video calls. It adjusts the lighting for any environment and keeps you centered in the frame, even as you move around the kitchen and put the finishing touches on the first course.

The Pixel Tablet can also help you create a warm and inviting setting for your guests. Put it in Hub Mode to display pictures of your friends and family. Get some good vibes going by saying, “Hey Google, play some music,” or you can play music from your phone to play on the tablet.³

Plan ahead by setting up a welcoming routine on the Google Home app – turn on the lights outside so friends can find your door, and dim the lights inside for a cozy evening. 

With your Pixel Tablet to help manage the details of your day, you can focus on what matters – like spending time with the people in your life.