Google Home's Gemini update: Smarter, quicker, less hassle
Google just dropped a big update for Gemini on Google Home, aiming to make your smart assistant actually helpful again.
This upgrade tackles the annoying bugs users have flagged since Gemini took over from Google Assistant—think smoother media playback, easier account linking, and fewer hiccups with YouTube Music as your go-to for podcasts.
What's new and why it matters
Responses are now more accurate (especially with follow-up questions), and Nest Hub finally gets temperature units right.
AI event summaries are smarter too—they skip boring motion alerts and focus on stuff you care about, like people or packages showing up.
The "Home Brief" feature is now shorter and easier to scan without missing key info.
These updates are rolling out to compatible devices, but if you're on Google Home Premium, you'll get extra perks like Gemini Live.
Overall: less clutter, more control over your smart home—just how it should be.