The ambient mode in Google Assistant will turn Android devices into smart screens

Smart speakers have evolved rapidly to what we now call smart screens. These are still smart speakers, but they have a screen that can be used for video chats, watching videos, knowing who is at the door and more. However, a disadvantage of these devices is that you will have to buy them.

If you do not like the idea of ​​having to spend more money, you are lucky because at the IFA 2019 in Berlin, IFA 2019, Google announced a new feature intended at Google Assistat, which the company calls "Ambient Mode". Basically, this feature takes your Android device as a smartphone or tablet and turns it into a smart screen ready to be used.

"The ambient mode is a new interface that allows you to easily see notifications, reminders, playlists and control home devices on your device's lock screen," she said. When you're done, your screen changes to a custom digital photo frame associated with your Google Photos account to add another personal touch. "

Unfortunately, this feature will not be available on all Android devices at the moment. According to Google, the devices that will support the Ambient Mode feature at launch include the upcoming Lenovo Smart Tab M8 HD and Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, as well as the recently announced Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 phones.