As an Android phone user, I've got far too much information in Google's services, which should mean that using Google Assistant in my smart home would be the obvious choice. For a long time, it was.

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's voice assistant is getting phased out in favor of the more chatty Gemini: Here's how that could affect your smart home and Nest products. Google Gemini Is Set to Replace Google Assistant ...

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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.The ...

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 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.

Previously, the Gemini app would open Google Assistant if you tried to control your smart home. With the new Google Home extension, you can perform actions across smart lighting, climate control ...

In an ideal world, Gemini on our smart home devices will be a direct upgrade to Google Assistant. However, as it stands right now, it has a long way to go.