Gemini for Home is coming to devices this October

One of the weakest points in Google’s Gemini suite was the lack of an AI assistant/chatbot on its wide array of smart speakers. However, that’s about to change as the company announced on X (Twitter) that it’s bringing Gemini to Google Home devices on October 1.

When Google originally announced Gemini for Home, it said that it would begin early access in October. Presumably, that is still happening, so I expect only some people will get to play with the new software on October 1.

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That said, I imagine that the company will also share a lot more about pricing and release before then. As it stands, all we know is that “Over time, Gemini for Home will replace Google Assistant on existing speakers and displays, with free and paid versions.”

The Twitter post shows a new Nest Camera, so it will be interesting to see what AI Gemini features come to cameras and other accessories. Will we start to see Gemini features within the Google Home app or with our smart thermostats, too? It’s too soon to tell, but at least we have a date for when some people will start testing the new tools out. Google also teased a new smart speaker at the Pixel event so it would be cool to see that finally revealed as well.

Previously, Google said that the Gemini upgrade would make it easier to talk with your smart home products using natural language. It also clarified that it will still use the “Ok Google” wake word. However, if you say “Hey Google, let’s chat” it will continue to listen so you can interact with it like a normal human conversation.

If you’re chomping at the bit to learn more, Google has a sign-up link that will send you an email once it shares anything else related to Gemini in the home.

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