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Google is officially bringing Gemini AI to your smart home! 🎉 From natural voice commands and contextual awareness to smarter reminders, powerful camera insights, and a redesigned Google Home app — this is the biggest upgrade yet for Nest and Google Home devices. In this video, we break down what Gemini means for your current speakers and displays, the new AI-powered features you’ll get, and the upcoming Gemini-native speaker coming in 2026. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/Join9to5Google #GoogleHome #GeminiAI #SmartHome #NestHub #GoogleAssistant #AI #TechNews #SmartSpeakers #GoogleNest Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2025/10/01/gemini-for-home-app-launch/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: [email protected] ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Damien's favorite gear: - Panasonic Lumix S5 II X: https://amzn.to/3Vqce8E - Panasonic 85mm f1.8: https://amzn.to/3rkwHdQ - Sigma 28-70mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4ahsoW2 - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3exGWGA - RODE NTG-3: https://amzn.to/3iidwNu Jordan's favorite gear: - Canon R8: https://amzn.to/3URdIIN - Canon RF 50mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3UGwIti - Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SIO6ej - MacBook Pro 14-inch: https://amzn.to/3I6ZDPA - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3wnmUu4 - NEEWER 72 Inch Tripod: https://amzn.to/49FZqP7 Timestamps -- 00:00 – Gemini comes to Google Home 00:53 – Rebuilt smart home architecture 01:16 – Natural new voice options 01:36 – Conversational, context-aware commands 02:25 – Spatial awareness in action 02:58 – Complex multi-step instructions 03:33 – Smarter reminders, lists & timers 05:17 – AI-powered camera alerts & search 06:23 – Faster, redesigned Google Home app 07:57 – Device support & new Gemini speaker 08:14 – New Gemini-native speaker (2026) 09:23 – Design, colors & audio features 10:11 – Global launch and availability 10:30 – Google Home Premium & AI Pro subscriptions 11:36 – Rollout of redesigned app & early access 12:21 – Closing thoughts: future of Gemini at home --