However, with the basic functionality of using Google Assistant to control your smart home a mess and Gemini still not able to directly control those devices, the map to resolution is about as ...

Considering how many smart devices run Google Assistant, this could be a huge change for a lot of people. Let’s just hope that Google doesn’t take too long to start rolling it out to everyone.

Google Nest must also consider its approach to smart home brand partnerships. Many of these supported brands have used the "works with Google Assistant/Google Home" language for years.

Google clearly doesn't think that Gemini is fit for the purpose of smart home devices, of which there is plenty of evidence. However, Gemini is capable of much more than Google Assistant.

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras.

Google Assistant to Retire by 2025: Gemini Takes Over Smart Home Devices, But There's a Concern Google says users will enjoy a "new experience," but we still don't know what it exactly means.

Nest cameras, Nest smart speakers, and Nest Hub smart displays will gain Gemini intelligence later this year as Google brings AI-powered features to Google Home and Google Assistant.

The best smart speakers are powered by one of three smart assistants: Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri, or the Google Home Assistant. Alexa remains the most popular as it works with the widest variety ...

Google outlined its smart home plans for Gemini back in August, including the ability to describe the happenings in a Nest Cam video event, more “fluid” conversations with Google Assistant ...

Google is adding a Google Home extension to the Gemini app, allowing you to control your smart home while chatting with the AI assistant. The update, which is available to Android users as part of ...

In order to get the ball rolling with Google’s big transition, the company is eradicating traces of Google Assistant bit by bit to make room for its more advanced Gemini software, which we guess ...