Overview
- The upgrade replaces Google Assistant on eligible speakers and displays and cannot be rolled back once enabled.
- Users can invoke standard help with “Hey Google” or start Gemini Live with “Hey Google, let’s chat” for back-and-forth conversations.
- Advanced capabilities—including full Gemini Live, camera‑history search, and voice‑built automations—require a paid Google Home Premium plan.
- Google flags preview limits such as short conversational memory, incomplete multi‑action support, and potential inaccuracies in answers.
- Google says Gemini is coming to more Google TV devices this winter, with broader international availability planned for 2026.