Built on Gemini’s LLMs, the new assistant is designed to be more context-aware, handling multi-step requests and natural ...

Google Home v4.2 update is here with a major redesign and Gemini AI, featuring 70% faster load times, unified Nest device ...

The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the Home app, along with increased functionality for smart locks connected to Google Home via Matter The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the Home ...

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Google is finally starting to roll out the long-awaited temperature scheduling features for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats in the Google Home app. This addresses the last major reason many users ...

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In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...

The Google Home app is adding a new form of access to your home, with a “Member” role now broadly available with more customization and access limits, as well as support for a child’s account.