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<p>Google Home devices have a physical mute switch, but it shuts off the microphone completely. To use voice commands with your device but still control how much voice data Google Assistant holds onto, you'll need to change a few settings.</p>

Make Google Assistant respect your privacy in 3 steps

Google Home doesn’t need all that data to do its job.

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<p>The lights may be on, but who's going to help troubleshoot when Google Assistant doesn't respond from Google Home?</p>

Be a hero to yourself and fix Google Home’s top 3 problems

A glitchy Google Home is the absolute worst.

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<p>Most TVs and stereos require a Chromecast dongle, left, before you can stream audio to them, but Google Home has that ability baked in.</p>

3 ways Google Home beats Amazon Echo and Siri

Google Home speaks, listens and broadcasts better than the rest.

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5 clever Google Home tricks you gotta try

Teach Google Home how to talk to you -- or how to talk back.

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How to degunk your dusty Google Home and boost audio

Smart speakers sound better when they're clean.

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<p>Google Assistant can make calls and send text on the fly.&nbsp;</p>

Google Home Assistant can help you digital detox from your phone and sleep better

Don't get distracted by your phone again.

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<p>There's a lot of ways to have fun with Google.</p>

11 ways to have fun with Google when you're bored out of your mind

A Google Home is helpful for more than just reminders.

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<p>If you're having trouble falling asleep, Google Home is here to help.&nbsp;</p>

5 ways Google Home can help you sleep like a baby

If counting sheep or melatonin isn't cutting it, Google might be able to help.

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<p>Google Home can help waking up and falling asleep less of a fight for families.&nbsp;</p>

Want your kids to wake up or go to bed? Use Google Home

Back to school will be less of a nightmare for everyone.

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How to delete you voice recordings because Google is listening

Everything you say to Google Assistant and your Google Home speaker is recorded. Here's how to delete all your voice activity data.

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<p>It's not the end of the world if you leave your phone behind.</p>

Lost your phone? Google can help find it or keep strangers out of it

Losing your phone is no longer the worst thing in the world.

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<p>Use Google to work exercise into your everyday.&nbsp;</p>

Google Home can whip you into shape physically and mentally

You don't need an expensive gym membership or fitness app.

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