Overview

• Google Home 4.0.54 for iPhone is rolling out in Public Preview with a redesigned layout featuring three bottom tabs and swipeable feeds, and Dataconomy reports a broader launch is expected Wednesday.
• Activating Ask Home requires acknowledging Gemini for Home disclosures before opening a chat-style interface with tappable device tiles for quick control.
• In its current state, Ask Home serves as a device search that surfaces tiles, actions, and Automations, with an in-app message noting advanced prompts are not yet available.
• Google’s disclosures state the assistant is available to everyone in the household, including guests, and caution that responses may be heard in shared spaces.
• The notes outline Gemini Live’s brief microphone persistence with a visible indicator and Voice Match–based access to camera history that can be limited to audio-only and may depend on subscription.