How Gemini supercharges the intelligence of Google Home.

Google Home can help you do all that and more, thanks to Gemini.¹ The new smarter, sharper wired Nest Cam Outdoor with Gemini can give you context about the people, animals, and things it sees – so you can find out more quickly about the activity outside, whether that’s the landscaper pruning roses or a rabbit eating your carrots.⁴

Enjoy an enhanced, hands-free experience with the new Google Home Speaker (coming in spring 2026), which has a next-gen voice assistant built with Gemini. Converse more easily – even if you pause or stumble – with improved speech recognition that makes sure you’re understood. Get natural-sounding responses that make interactions feel more conversational. Gemini also remembers context, so you can carry on longer conversations without pausing to review the details.⁵

There are also big improvements across the Home app, all based on user feedback. From faster loading when you open it, to easier control of your Nest thermostats and smoke/CO devices, the Home app has been re-engineered to be faster and more dependable.

The new Ask Home header in the Home app lets you quickly find specific devices or settings without having to navigate through the app. And the new 3-tab layout simplifies how you interact with it.

Google has also made improvements to the app’s camera view. Now you can navigate through your camera history with intuitive gestures, zoom in and crop your Nest cam view to stay focused on one important spot, and view alerts with zoomed in previews to see the important moment up close.

To get even more out of your connected devices, try a Google Home Premium subscription. It unlocks more home security features for Nest Cam and the Nest Doorbell, with detailed alerts and easier ways to search your video history.^6,7 Receive a daily Home Brief from your camera and doorbell, and effortlessly build and manage automations across smart speakers, cameras, outlets, and more with “Help me create.”^3,5 Explore everything Google Home Premium has to offer for 30 days when you buy a new Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell.

Whether you’re managing the daily activities of a busy household or considering a big new purchase, your Google speakers and displays will be here to help.⁸

Say you’re busy meal prepping and need to know how many times you’ll be dining out over the next few days. Ask Gemini to read your schedule aloud so you know when you’ll be home. Bored with your go-to recipes? Ask Gemini for an easy gazpacho recipe to get step-by-step instructions – all without touching a screen. And make sure you have everything you need to make it again next week by asking Gemini to add the ingredients to your shopping list.⁵ 

Maybe you want to brainstorm ideas or work through a complex situation with Gemini Live. Ask Gemini for the pros and cons of renting an SUV versus a sedan for an upcoming road trip. Or for help planning your vacation. You can easily switch between topics, knowing Gemini will stick with you the whole way.⁵

With built-in intelligent alerts, the new Nest Cam helps you prioritize what matters, identifying animals, vehicles, and people.⁹ Gemini for Home camera features build on that, helping you quickly find those important moments.

Skip scrolling through hours of footage and search for specific Nest Cam clips in just seconds with the Advanced plan of Google Home Premium. Try searching using natural language, like “What time did the garbage truck arrive on Thursday?” or “When did the dog get out of the crate last night?” You’ll see relevant events from that day.⁷

Pair your new Nest Cam with an Advanced plan to get a text summary for each clip, describing the events in greater detail.⁸ For example, if you’ve added your brother Keith as a familiar face¹⁰ and want to remember when he stopped by, you can ask, “What time was Keith at the front door yesterday?” Google Home will pull up the results with a summary of what’s happening in each clip: “Keith was at the front door holding a package on Thursday at 12:02 PM” – so you don’t have to watch the footage to find out. Or choose to receive the Home Brief for a full recap of activity in and around your home.

Keeping your life on schedule and your home secure is easier with Gemini. Whether you’re looking to create an ongoing routine, need suggestions for a series of automations, or want to set up a one-time automation while you’re away on vacation, simply describe what you’d like your home to do in the Google Home app, and Gemini will do the rest.³

If you’re looking to refresh your morning routine, use the Google Home app to create a series of helpful automations. Type, “At sunrise, turn the lights to 50% brightness, and start my Rise and Shine playlist.” Gemini will brighten the room and play your favorite tunes on your Nest Hub.^1,6

Google Home can also suggest automations even if you know what you’d like, but need help figuring out how to get there. Explain your goal: “I want to create a relaxing evening routine.” The “Help me create” feature in the Google Home app will suggest automations for dimming the lights, playing relaxing music, and sending a nightly alert that it’s meditation time. When you’re away on vacation and want to fully relax without worrying about what’s going on at home, use “Help me create” to set up personalized automations. Just type, “Make it seem like someone’s home at night,” to automatically turn on the lights 15 minutes after sunset. 

Google Home has always helped give you peace of mind. With help from Gemini in the Google Home app, it’s even easier to keep tabs on what’s going on, create home automations, and transform your smart home into a brilliant one.