[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini for Home is becoming more conversational, with Google improving how the assistant handles everyday voice interactions and follow-up requests. Weather, media, and news experiences are getting smarter, making it easier to find information and explore content naturally. The update is rolling out gradually through Google Home app … Read More “Google is making Gemini for Home more personal for you” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Gemini has been available in preview on existing Google Home and Nest speakers and displays for a while now, but as my colleague Rita put it, it is slow, unpredictable, and a painful experience. Every question takes longer to answer, and every answer is unpredictable. Users have been … Read More “Here’s how to remove Gemini from Google Home” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s older Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers are going out of stock, with the new Home speaker coming soon. The new Google Home speaker, announced in October last year, is rumored to finally launch this month. Google hasn’t commented on the availability officially, and still says “coming … Read More “Google’s older Nest Mini and Audio are quietly checking out before the new Home speaker arrives” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home can now remember key details about your pets. This change is designed to reduce misidentifications and to provide more personalized updates. It is available to Google Home Premium subscribers who are on the Advanced plan. If you own pets, having indoor cameras can be pretty handy. … Read More “Google Home unleashes new personalized pet updates” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Best Buy Canada has listed June 25, 2026, as the release date for the highly anticipated Google Home Speaker. Google still maintains that the speaker is coming in “Spring 2026” and hasn’t announced a specific launch date. When Android Authority recently asked about availability, Google said it would … Read More “The new Google Home Speaker might finally arrive this month after a long wait” »
[ad_1] Google’s smart home line-up has been in limbo since 2024, when the company introduced the Google TV Streamer and Nest Learning Thermostat. But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling for far longer than that. We only had the Pixel Tablet, Nest Wifi Pro, and Nest Doorbell in the two years prior, and the … Read More “This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Walmart’s Onn brand has launched a new Google Home security camera for just $35 with 1080p video, night vision, and two-way talk. The new camera is far cheaper than Google’s $99 Nest Cam while still offering Google Home integration and Gemini-powered AI features. Walmart’s budget tech brand Onn is expanding deeper into the … Read More “Walmart’s Onn just launched a $35 Google Home camera” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini in Google Home is getting improvements and new features. Routines can be configured to start when custom “visual insights” are detected by compatible cameras. Performance of Google Home widgets should also be improved. Google Home is getting some new capabilities courtesy of Gemini. Starting today, users signed … Read More “Google Home routines now support custom visual triggers” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR One Australian Reddit user shares all the misidentifications they keep getting from Gemini for Home cameras. Despite there being no raccoons in Australia, it keeps mistaking cats for them. Other issues include not characterizing vehicles in local terms. Gemini is very good at a lot of things, but … Read More “Gemini for Home’s camera smarts may have a localization problem” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now ready to license its Gemini for Home tech stack to other manufacturers to make Gemini-ready smart home hardware. It is also offering design references for devices, so brands don’t have to spend time on R&D. Google will also extend its partnership to ISPs and carriers, … Read More “Google wants Gemini in every home, so it’s giving away the blueprints” »
