Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home to Select Users, Details Subscription Tiers
Google has begun inviting users to test Gemini for Home, bringing its conversational AI capabilities to Google Home devices. the rollout marks a notable expansion of Gemini’s reach beyond mobile and web, integrating the AI directly into the smart home experience.
While core functionalities like speedy search, on-device queries, Gemini Live, and voice control will be available at no cost, access to more sophisticated features hinges on a Google Home Premium subscription. This tiered approach positions Gemini as both an accessible assistant and a premium service for users seeking deeper personalization and automation within their homes. google is offering Home Premium as part of its existing AI Premium and Ultra plans.
gemini for Home offers two premium tiers.google Home Premium Standard unlocks features like voice-activated automation and personalized preferences, bundled with the AI Premium and Ultra subscriptions. For users of those plans, an additional $10 per month unlocks Google Home Premium Advanced, adding AI-powered descriptions, notifications, and a feature called Home Brief.
The introduction of Gemini for Home signals Google’s ambition to establish its smart home ecosystem as a central hub for AI-driven assistance, competing directly with Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri. The initial rollout to select users will likely provide valuable feedback as Google refines the experience before a wider public launch.
(Credit: Modified from source: Google)
