I have a google nest thermostat and third party smart plugs, can I control them with an Apple hub (homepod)?

I'm thinking of buying a homepod or smart speaker that can be controlled by Siri. It would be nice if I could control my thermostat and my various smart plugs with Siri.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jan 17, 2024 3:03 PM

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Rudegar

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Jan 17, 2024 11:43 PM in response to Chipshot75

maybe

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