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Google's huge next steps into a more helpful smart home are finally (officially) here, as it announces what interested testers will find.
Announced in a Keyword post, Google says Gemini for Home is rolling out today (Oct 28) in early access for users in the U.S. If you've enrolled in the early access test for this major AI upgrade, Google states the old Assistant will be swapped out for Gemini. The company calls this a "core update," one that brings a more natural conversation experience between the user and the AI. Consumers won't he any extra price tags for this, as it's simply a change in AI.
To access Gemini's new Home assistance, users can continue using the "Hey Google" wake-up voice line. The post states users can say this command to their connected speakers or display device and find "richer answers, set and edit reminders, stream media, and control your smart home..."
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If you're looking to leverage Gemini Live's intelligence, users must say, "Hey Google, let's chat." This will open up a new level of the AI's assistance to help users "deepen their knowledge" on a range of complex topics. Users can ask about VR, understand articles online, or even help their kids with their homework.
Gemini Live in this Home upgrade can also help parents figure out the perfect meals for their picky little eaters and even practice some public speaking.
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Outside of the multiple (100 things to try) prompts and queries users he with Gemini, the AI's smart home capabilities leap forward. As the early access test rolls out today, users can utilize the AI to scroll back through their camera history and create new automations without touching their phones. However, you will need the Google Home Premium subscription to do such tasks.
If you enrolled previously, then you should notice these new goodies today. If you hen't, and you're interested, users must open Google Home (v4.1 or higher) > Tap Settings > Tap "Early Access." There is an extensive walk-through of information, as well as Google's supported devices for this test for users.
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By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.What's interesting is that we were hearing reports of Gemini for Home appearing for some users earlier in October. Users on Reddit reported receiving the email about the test's appearance, though some features were missing, despite users hing the required subscription. So, perhaps, these were the early instances of the test rolling out, and Google's now pushing it more officially to enrolled testers.
Either way, Gemini for Home is positioned as a major overhaul for the smart home experience with Google. Gemini's involvement brings punchier helpfulness to users looking to scrub back through their camera feeds, check their Home Brief, and loads more, as revealed at the beginning of the month.