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Dusty Google Nest turned into a Linux desktop sidekick

Original: I decided I wanted to try a desktop "sidekick" device, and I remembered I had a Google nest gathering dust. So I built a

A user repurposed an unused Google Nest speaker into a desktop companion device for Linux, writing a software bridge with Home Assistant so the speaker can control music from the desk. They shared the experiment online, noting it was a learning exercise in Home Assistant more than a polished product, and others are engaging with the DIY smart-home hack.

Why now: DIY smart-home repurposing projects resonate with the Linux and Home Assistant hobbyist community.

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• I decided I wanted to try a desktop "sidekick" device, and I remembered I had a Google nest gathering dust. So I built a software bridge between Linux and Home Assistant to allow music controls on the device. I'm not sure it's the best idea, but I learned a lot about HA and… · ArchusByte@hachyderm.io · 2

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