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Andrew Romero is a North Carolina-based journalist specializing in Android and Google news, reviews, and in-depth analysis. With a keen eye for detail honed from his previous career as a CNC machinist, Andrew possesses a unique appreciation for hardware and the intricate engineering behind the technology we use daily.

He brings this passion to his coverage, offering insightful perspectives on the latest devices, software updates, and the evolving Google ecosystem. When he’s not diving into the world of tech, Andrew can be found tackling the trails on his mountain bike, enjoying the natural beauty of his home state of North Carolina alongside his wife.

Andrew is active on Twitter – @chaosromero – but can also be found on Threads – @organizedchaos50.

Emails are open at andrew@9to5mac.com

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How to manage Cross Device Timers between Nest Hub and Android

With the rollout of Android’s March Pixel Feature Drop, Google incorporated a new feature that sync’s your Nest Hub timers across devices with the same account. While useful in some cases, it can be a bit annoying if you’re not the one setting timers. Here’s how to turn Cross Device Timers off in At a Glance on your Google Pixel.

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How to find and disable mystery Google Assistant routines

Google Assistant routines can be extremely helpful throughout your day, though sometimes, those routines can slip through the cracks and you find that one is starting without any interaction with your Google Assistant devices, such as a Nest Hub. This guide will take you through how you can check for mystery active Google Assistant routines in your smart home that you might want to disable.

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Hands on: SwitchBot Hub 2 adds temperature and SwitchBot gear to Google Home thanks to Matter

SwitchBot Hub 2

SwitchBot’s plethora of devices has made for some really simple and effective smart home tech, although much of it has been slightly problematic when connecting to Google Home or other ecosystems. With the newest Matter device – the Hub 2 from SwitchBot – the company’s Bluetooth devices are now able to slide into any ecosystem with ease, thanks to Matter.

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Google Recorder: How to set speaker labels, backup recordings, and more on Pixel

Google’s Recorder app for Pixel is quite the productivity app. The feature set goes well beyond what other recording apps offer, which is a good thing but also makes it more complicated. This guide will go through how to use the app, including using speaker labels, backing up recordings through your Google Account, and even searching through your memos.

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