How Your Kids Can Use Google Home

(Yes, I realize how weird that sentence sounds.)

The future is now, and there are many ways that Google Home can help and entertain kids.

They just need to begin any command or question with Hey Google or OK Google.

Here are some ideas to get started.

(Note: Look out for similar guides for other smart assistants soon.)

Call Grandma

Home canmake phone calls, which is handy for kids who dont yet have phones.

Grandma and grandpa would so thrilled.

Google Home is able to … Google.

Kids can ask questions theyre stumped on, and it will find answers from trustworthy sources.

For instance:Hey Google, who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?

Hey Google, whats the capital of Arkansas?

Hey Google, how many different shark species are alive today?

Hey Google, how far aways is the moon?

(Its around 410 days, in case youre curious.

To further stretch kids brains, Home has loads of quizzes, including ones on American Presidents and math.

It supports multiple players, making it a fun family night activity.

A great way to introduce kids to those with experiences different from their own.

Flip a virtual coin.

Just say, Hey Google, flip a coin.

No more complaining that it was a trick spin or that it bounced off Moms hand.

Theres also a virtual dreidel and virtual dice if you want to get fancy.

Home knows how to (mildly) party.

It can tell jokes (What is a sea monsters favorite snack?

Da-dum-bum,chhhhh.)

It can also make animal noises, sing songs and beatbox (or, well, it tries.)

An easy way tohelp them gain reading skills.

When kids need some down time, ask Home to open Headspace.

It will play one of three different free meditation sessions that are only two-minutes long.