CES 2018 has been home to a ton of different announcements, but one trend that's been more prevalent than ever is the integration of virtual assistants in a variety of smart home gadgets. TiVo is one of the companies following this trend, and over the coming months, it'll be rolling out support for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT.
TiVo will launch a Google Assistant app and Amazon Alexa skill in a few months' time that allows you to use your voice for controlling all of your media playback, but before these are released, you'll still be able to talk to your Echo or Google Home speaker and control your TiVo box using IFTTT Applets.
This will require a bit more handiwork on your end to get everything set up the way you like it, but with enough tinkering, you'll be able to use IFTTT to automatically skip commercials without having to raise a finger, pause whatever it is you're watching when your smart doorbell rings, and dim your smart lights and launch Netflix with a custom phrase.
Exact release dates for any of this have yet to be announced, but once they are, we'll be sure to let you know.
Google Assistant is coming to Dish Network this year
You can enroll today for the FCC's program to get discounts on broadband
The FCC has launched its Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, which will provide eligible households with discounts on internet service and connected devices.
Galaxy Watch 4 launch hinted for August without a useful health feature
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 4 and Active 4 later this year, but they will reportedly not come with a previously rumored feature.
ASUS Zenfone 8 review: Small phone, big specs, surprising price
ASUS redefines its Zenfone series with one of the best small flagships of 2021.
Get the most out of these smart devices and services with Google Assistant
Google Assistant is the most useful smart voice assistant for getting your questions answered and keeping track of your digital life, but it's also great at helping you control your smart home devices and services.