Google rolled out several improvements to Gemini for Home in March, including reliable handling of voice commands, better contextual understanding, and faster response times. Ending the month on a high, Google is now rolling out the third batch of improvements for Gemini for Home and Google Home.
Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer of Gemini for Home, Google Home and Nest, said on X that the latest Google Home update will make your “smart home feel more intuitive.” Plus, it further expands Gemini’s availability to more markets and more people in your family through the Early Access program.
After the US and Canada, Google is expanding Gemini for Home to Mexico. It is also adding Spanish language support for Google Home users in the US and Canada. This change is rolling out as part of Google Home v4.12.
Google is expanding Gemini for Home access to kids with supervised Google accounts. So, if your children are a part of your Google One family, they can now access Gemini for Home too.
Smart home interactions get an upgrade, too
From a usability standpoint, Google says it has upgraded Gemini’s smart home interactions to make them feel more natural.
- Expressive Lighting: You no longer need to know exact color names. Ask for “the color of the ocean” or “the glow of the moon,” or the color of your favorite sports team, and Gemini will automatically find the perfect hue for you.
- Precision Appliance Controls: Get more granular control over your home. You can now set specific humidity levels or get dinner started early by saying, “Preheat the smart oven to 350°.”
- Advanced Climate Management: We’ve added support for holding temperature presets. You can also clear active modes without cycling through them—just say, “Unset heating on the thermostats.”
- Snappier, More Accurate Responses: We’ve fine-tuned how Gemini identifies your devices. It is now much better at distinguishing between a “lamp” and a “light,” processing requests faster.
If you rely on Gemini Live to catch up on news, your experience is about to get better as well. News summaries are now more detailed and interactive, and you can even ask follow-up questions about a story.
For Android users, the Google Home app now supports edge-to-edge and predictive back gesture on Android 16.
The latest round of Google Home improvements is rolling out starting today and will take a few days to complete.
