To Summarize
- Gemini for Home is being extended to older Nest speakers, cameras, and doorbells.
- All devices released in the last ten years are eligible.
- Early access sign-up is now open.
Google has exciting news for owners of older smart speakers – Gemini for Home AI assistant is coming their way.
The tech giant recently unveiled a new Google Home Speaker with advanced AI capabilities, poised to challenge the dominance of Alexa speakers. However, this smart device won’t hit the market until Spring 2026.
In addition to the new speaker, Google has announced that Gemini for Home will be accessible on older Google Nest speakers.
According to the company, “Gemini for Home will be available on every speaker, smart display, camera, and doorbell manufactured in the past decade, in addition to the new Google Home app.”
Gemini for Home will replace the existing Google Assistant on various older Google devices, including models like Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Mini, Google Nest Cam, and Google Nest Doorbell.
Google assures users that Gemini for Home will offer enhanced features, such as image recognition for more specific alerts rather than generic motion notifications.
Experience Gemini for Home on your Nest device
Gemini for Home offers a selection of 10 natural-sounding voices and can engage in seamless conversations. It remembers previous requests, eliminating the need to repeat the same questions for desired answers.
Moreover, it can comprehend vague requests related to media playback, a common usage scenario for Google speakers. For instance, you can ask, “Hey Google, play the song from the movie where a group of oil workers go to space to destroy an asteroid.” Google provides this example, though the choice of Aerosmith’s ballad in 2025 may puzzle some. Perhaps Gemini for Home can shed light on this when fully operational.
Early access to Gemini for Home begins this month, with availability on speakers and smart displays expected towards the month’s end.
To enroll, navigate to the Google Home app (version 4.0), access the Settings tab, scroll down to the Nest services and support section, click on Early access, and sign up. Await notification for your Gemini for Home upgrade.
