2026-03-03
Okay, that's a lot to unpack, but those are my updates for today. Keep the Early Access feedback coming—it directly helps us ensure we deliver the core quality and reliability you expect, in particular as this rolls out to more users.
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
Today, we are adding even more highly-requested starters and conditions directly to the GHA automation editor: 🛡️ “When the security system is armed...” 🔌 “If the device is plugged in...” 📱 “If the Pixel Tablet is not docked by 9pm...”
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
We're also making under the hood reliability updates for answers and music playback. Gemini for Home now uses updated models to improve the quality and accuracy of answers to your general questions. And for music fans, we've improved the reliability of correctly playing
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
One update that I am really excited about. For our Google Home Premium advanced subscribers, we are introducing “Live Search” for your cameras (vs. just asking about things that have already happened). You can now ask Gemini to understand the current state of your home. e.g.,
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
Beyond voice, we've been rapidly expanding automations in the Google Home App. Building on last month's drops—which added leak/humidity sensors, pre-defined voice actions, the ability to delete pre-made routines and more—we're keeping the momentum going! You can see those
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
First, a massive thank you. We launched Gemini for Home in Early Access specifically to learn from real-world usage. With millions of you now testing and shaping this experience every day, we're pushing regular voice improvements to address your feedback.
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
On the device front: The Nest x Yale Lock integration in the Home app is graduating from Public Preview to General Availability! So more users will be able to manage passcodes, guests, and settings all in one place. Roll out for this is starting today and will get to everyone as
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Google unveils Google Home updates to fix many annoyances and idiosyncrasies, and debuts Live Search to let Gemini describe what it sees in live camera feeds
2025-10-02
Today is a pivotal moment for the smart home. For years, the experience has been about rigid commands. Today, we begin the shift to true, AI-driven collaboration. I'm so proud to introduce the next era of Google Home. 🏡 https://blog.google/...
9to5Google
Google unveils Gemini for Home, replacing Google Assistant on smart speakers, with new voices and improved conversational skills, and a redesigned Home app
and the new Google Home Speaker ✨ Gemini for Home, so you can talk and collaborate more naturally with your [image] @madebygoogle : Gemini magic ✨ is coming to your #NestMini, #Nes...
2025-08-21
To everyone who has been patiently waiting for the next generation of help at home—the wait is almost over. Today, I'm thrilled to share a first look at what our team has been building: Gemini for Home. Read: https://blog.google/... #Gemini #GoogleHome #MadeByGoogle [image]
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Google announces Gemini for Home, a Google Home voice assistant with Gemini Live, available in early access in October and eventually replacing Google Assistant
what you need to know Nickolas Diaz / Android Central : Google's AI surprise gave a sneak peek at an all-new smart speaker Stephen Schenck / Android Authority : Gemini for Home is ...
2025-07-24
Hey everyone, I want to acknowledge the recent feedback about Google Assistant reliability on our home devices. I sincerely apologize for what you're experiencing and feeling!
9to5Google
Google's lead for Home and Nest Anish Kattukaran apologizes for Assistant reliability issues on home devices and announces “major improvements” later this year
Google Assistant has, especially in the context of the smart home, been crumbling over the past couple of years.
2023-10-11
Update on Sonos' misleading patent campaign: This is good news for our Nest and Google Home users who will once again be able to seamlessly group and integrate Google smart speakers, and for continued innovation of new features across the industry. https://blog.google/...
9to5Google
After a US judge invalidates Sonos' patents, Google brings back support for multiple Speaker Groups across Nest speakers, Nest displays, and Chromecast devices
Just last month, Google was forced to limit Nest and Home devices to one Speaker Group in response to the Sonos lawsuit.