Overview

• Google’s official teaser on X confirms Gemini is coming to Google Home on October 1 and links to a Google Store signup page.
• Early access will start that day, with Gemini set to replace Google Assistant over time on existing Nest speakers and displays using the familiar “Hey Google” wake word.
• Gemini for Home supports chained, multi‑step requests and exception handling, plus Gemini Live for back‑and‑forth conversations without repeating the wake phrase.
• The teaser image features a Nest Cam, and recent leaks point to new indoor and outdoor cameras, a wired doorbell, and a compact Home speaker with 360‑degree sound and reportedly 2K video on the cams.
• Reports indicate a new subscription model branded Google Home Premium could replace Nest Aware with free and paid tiers, though pricing, regions, and feature gating remain unconfirmed.