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Google Home and Gemini for Home Get Big Updates and Improvements

Kellen March 2, 2026 5

Google is rolling out updates this week to the Google Home app that bring several changes, plus the Gemini for Home voice assistant service is getting even bigger upgrades. To start, the Google Home app is seeing new automation starters and conditions through...

Google Home Gets New Premade Voice Assistant Actions

Tim February 18, 2026 1

Google Home is getting a set of new premade voice assistant actions. Google calls them pre-defined actions, but the point is, you can skip a lot of the busywork that makes actions in automations a time consuming endeavor. For example, new "pre-defined voice...

Google Home App Update Brings More Automation, Camera Improvements

Kellen February 2, 2026 1

The Google Home app is getting an update starting today that should continue to improve several areas. For one, Google says that you'll start to see less "Video not available" errors when you launch the app from notifications for recent events. The fix is "...

Google Home Gets Fresh Set of Conditions and Actions for Improved Automation

Tim January 12, 2026 2

Google Home is getting a fresh set of starters/conditions and actions this week. These additions should make the idea of automation a bit easier for users. For example, you can now turn on your coffee machine, arm a security system, and control your robot...

Google Home App Gets 5 Sweet Improvements

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

The Google Home app continues to see improvements everyone week so with a new update from Google rolling out today. Google pushed out a new changelog, saying that there are big improvements to Familiar Face detection, animal identification, Home Brief, and...

Following Initial Success, Gemini for Home Rollout Expands

Tim December 10, 2025 7

Gemini's rollout to the Google Home ecosystem has been kinda slow, but that was to be expected. It's a major undertaking by Google and it's not like Google said it was going to be quick. Anyway, the initial wave that hit units has apparently gone well, with...

You Can Now Force Gemini Upgrade on Google Smart Speakers

Tim December 1, 2025 8

If you're like me, you have been patiently waiting for Google to push the Gemini upgrade to your compatible Google Home device. This morning, there's now a way to force the update and it's not difficult at all. To get started, users plug in a URL into Chrome...

Google Fixes All Sorts of Gemini for Home Bugs

Kellen November 24, 2025 3

You might still be asking "When will I get the new Gemini for Home?” - I'd tell you to read this post to find out, but there's really nothing you can do but wait. For those lucky enough to have received access, after Google started rolling out Gemini for...