Google Home receives Gemini AI integration and new Google Assistant voices

Google is set to introduce new devices and AI models aimed at enhancing the smart home experience for users starting this year. The Google Home automation platform will integrate with Gemini, Google's Generative AI, to facilitate a more natural and conversational approach to controlling smart home devices.

Gemini AI will enable Nest Cameras to provide detailed event descriptions, making it easier for users to search for specific events within the Google Home app. By analyzing the camera feed, Gemini can deliver granular control and sift through recent footage to locate particular events. This feature, however, will require a Nest Aware subscription.

Additionally, new voices for Google Assistant will offer improved conversational experiences. Users will also be able to ask follow-up questions without needing to provide context from their previous queries, resulting in a more natural dialogue with the assistant.