Gemini is Coming to Google Home: A Smarter, More Responsive Smart Home Experience
September 26, 2025 – Google Home users, rejoice! A notable upgrade is on the horizon with the imminent arrival of Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model, directly within the Google Home app and service. Expected to roll out in early October, this integration promises a more intuitive and reliable smart home experience, addressing long-standing frustrations with the current Google Assistant.
Early previews of the updated Google Home app reveal that Gemini will power “Gemini Live,” allowing users to manage tasks and control connected devices with a more sophisticated AI assistant. This comes as welcome news to many, who have experienced inconsistent performance from Google Assistant – sometimes flawlessly executing commands, other times failing to respond or misinterpreting requests.
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Beyond improved responsiveness, Google is touting a complete redesign of the Home app, centered around a simple “ask Home” interface. The update also emphasizes enhanced security features, including AI-powered visual understanding.
The Gemini integration isn’t just about software. Google is also preparing new hardware “engineered for Gemini,” including a new Google Home speaker boasting 360 audio and enhanced 2K video support for the latest Nest Cam models.You can find more details on the new hardware here.
Perhaps the most anticipated betterment will be simplified automation setup.Currently, creating automations within the google Home ecosystem can be complex. Gemini aims to streamline this process, allowing users to simply tell the system what they want to happen, rather than navigating through multiple menus
