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Google Begins U.S. Early Access Rollout of Gemini for Home on Nest and Google Home Devices

Enrollment runs through the Home app, with access expanding in waves.

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.