Google Home

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  Google Home Speaker Finally Makes Its Global Debut, Available to Pre-Order in Select Markets: Price, Features

  Google Home Speaker is currently available for pre-orders in select international markets. It is priced at $99.99 (roughly Rs. 8,900) in the US and will start shipping on June 25. It is offered in Berry, Hazel, Jade, and Porcelain colour options. The speaker with Gemini integration was unveiled in October last year. It comes with Gemini for Home vo...

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  Google Home App Update Introduces Improved Automations for Smart Home Devices

  Google is rolling out a new batch of 20 starters, conditions, and actions in the Google Home app to give users more control and customise their actions. The update allows users to automate actions like media playback, appliance control, and security systems. It includes actions to open or close smart blinds, and perform resume, pause or dock action...

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  Gemini for Home Voice Assistant Early Access Rollout Begins: Check Compatible Speakers, Displays

  Google started the early access rollout of the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US. It will be expanded to more countries next year. The Gemini for Home will replace the Google Assistant on the Nest smart home devices. The voice assistant will support all Google speakers and displays released since 2016. Users need a Google Home Premium subsc...

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  Google Launches New Smart Home Speaker, Gemini-Powered Nest Cams and Doorbell With AI Capabilities

  Google has introduced new smart home devices powered by its Gemini for Home artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. As per the company, the updated Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) come with 2K HDR video capabilities, built-in intelligent alerts, and up to a 166-degree diagonal view. Meanwhile, the n...

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  Google’s Upcoming Smart Speaker Could Be Named 'Google Home Speaker'

  Google is said to be working on a smart speaker. A new string of codes reportedly found in Google's latest Google Home app suggests that the company might launch it with the name 'Google Home Speaker'. It could come with 360-degree audio support. The APK teardown of version 3.41 of the app also suggests the rebranding of Nest Aware to “Google Hom...

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  Google Home Premium Subscription Could Reportedly Replace Nest Aware, Introduce AI Features

  Google may replace its Nest Aware subscription with a new plan called Google Home Premium, according to an APK teardown of the latest Google Home app. The service could add Gemini-powered AI features, such as recognising familiar faces, object and pet detection, and detailed event summaries. An advanced tier may replace Nest Aware Plus, with possib...

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  Google Nest Cam Outdoor and Indoor Models, Nest Doorbell With Gemini AI Spotted in a Retail Store

  Google’s next-generation Nest Cam Outdoor & Indoor security cameras have reportedly reached the shelves of a US-based retail store, along with the rumoured Nest Doorbell. To support their claim, a Reddit user has shared alleged images of the Google Nest devices, which reveal that they might support 2K video recording. This is in line with a recen...

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  Google Reportedly Lists New Outdoor and Indoor Nest Cam Models Alongside Nest Doorbell in Google Home App

  Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, Second Gen) and Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, Third Gen), along with Nest Doorbell (Wired, Third Gen), reportedly spotted on the Google Home app. This hints that the California-based tech giant could be preparing to launch its three new smart home devices soon. The three devices could reportedly offer 2K video recording ca...

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  Google Home Devices Confirmed to Get Gemini AI Integration Soon; Company Reveals Release Timeline

  Gemini for Home, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Google Home devices, is confirmed to be rolled out to users starting October 1. The initial rollout will bring the AI assistant in early access, with global rollout expected to arrive at a later time. Gemini’s integration will eliminate users’ need to use rigid commands and will al...

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  Gemini AI Upgraded to Support Google Home’s Broadcast Messages Feature

  Gemini is now getting a new capability that will allow Google Home users to broadcast messages using the chatbot. The new feature was previewed last month as part of the new upgrades coming to the Google Home web app. It is now rolling out to users. The new feature also improves the integration between Gemini and the Google Home platform.

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  Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users

  Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...

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  Google Home Working On AI-Generated Insights Based on Usage Patterns and Interactions: Report

  Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how th...

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  Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices

  Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...

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  Google Integrating Gemini AI Capabilities Into Nest Cameras and Google Home Experiences

  Google announced Gemini AI integration into Google Home devices and Google Nest cameras on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) features will offer multimodal capabilities to these devices, such as better image and video segmentation and identification, improved natural conversation, and more. Alongside, the tech giant also announced the succe...

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  Google's Latest Android Feature Drop Brings RCS Message Editing, Instant Hotspot Feature

  Google announced seven new Android features for applications such as Meet, Home, Messages and Wear OS on Thursday. Users can now edit RCS messages and will soon be able to connect multiple devices to their Android smartphone’s hotspot without entering the password.