Google Home is testing a new feature that will allow friends and family to help manage smart devices around your house. Two levels of access are available: “Administrator,” which provides full control over account and device permissions, and “Member” for people who require more limited access.
Google says admin access is for “trusted partners or people who co-manage the home with you.” Administrators can add, remove, and manage users, add and remove devices, and link subscriptions to the main account. Members can manage basic device controls, such as viewing live security camera feeds and adjusting personal settings such as voice and face matching assistant features.
Two additional permission levels are available to members: “Settings” to fully control entire home devices and settings, such as Nest Wifi device automation and networking features; and “Activity” to authorize access to the device and entire home history for things like cameras, locks, and sensors.
Participants can add someone as an administrator or member by opening the Google Home app settings, tapping “Home & Access,” and selecting the plus icon to invite a new home member. Those you invite don't need to be enrolled in the public preview, but they will need to be running the latest version of the Google Home app.
