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Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home to Replace Assistant, With New Nest Cameras and $10 Premium Tier

Advanced capabilities now sit behind a subscription as Google pivots to more natural, context-aware control across the smart home.

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Uno de los nuevos parlantes conectados de Google; ya no habla el Asistente de Google, sino la IA Gemini

Overview

  • The core switch from Google Assistant to Gemini on speakers, displays, cameras and doorbells has begun as a free update, while features like Gemini Live, AI notifications, Home Brief and Ask Home require Google Home Premium at $10 a month and are included with Google AI Pro and Ultra.
  • Google launched three Nest models in the U.S. today—the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen, $99), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen, $149) and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen, $179)—and unveiled a redesigned Google Home speaker due in 2026 for $99.
  • The rebuilt Google Home app integrates Gemini with faster performance, with Google claiming up to 70% quicker load times on some Android devices and nearly 80% fewer crashes, plus a revamped automation editor, Ask Home access and an activity hub.
  • Gemini for Home adds more natural conversations with ten new voices, maintains context for follow-up questions and can interpret camera events, moving from generic motion alerts to specific descriptions such as package deliveries.
  • Availability and compatibility details remain incomplete, with reports differing on supported legacy devices (“last ten years” versus “since 2016”), no Mexico launch dates or pricing confirmed and unclear support for third-party hardware.