iHR Integrates w/Google's Assistant-Enabled Hardware

iHeartRadio is now integrated with Google's new assistant-enabled hardware: Google Home Mini, Google Home Max and Google Pixel Buds. These integrations enables iHeartRadio users to use voice commands to request live radio stations and control playback (play, stop and skip) and volume. The Google Home Mini and Google Home Max are the newest additions to the Google Home family are powered by the Google Assistant. The Mini is designed small and mighty to fit in any room.

According to iHeartRadio's latest blog, Google Home Mini has "surprisingly clear sound," and "can project 360-degree sound with just one speaker." Google Home Max, shipping in December, is a "stereo speaker that adapts to any environment, room configuration and ambient noise to produce the optimum sound experience at all times." And, the Google Pixel Buds are premium wireless headphones that allows a tap, a swipe and even a voice command gives users instant playback control of iHeartRadio right from their earbuds.

Additionally, iHeartRadio also just announced an integration with Android Wear 2.0, allowing Android smartwatch wearers to tune into iHeartRadio's Live Radio and custom Artist Radio stations untethered.

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