Google Home just announced a bunch of Gemini, smart home updates rolling out now

Source: 9to5Google

Google has announced a number of updates to the Gemini for Home experience, including fixes and improvements to voice controls for smart‑home devices. Google’s Chief Product Officer for Home, Anish Kattukaran, shared the details on X.

Gemini for Home updates

• Improved isolation – “Turn off the kitchen” now targets only lights, not plugs or unassigned devices. [source]
• Fixed targeting – “Turn off all the lights” now executes only in your home instead of affecting multiple locations. [source]
• Device context – Controls understand a device even when the context isn’t in the device name. [source]
• Location context – Gemini for Home now strictly uses your home address from the Home app. [source]
• Premature cut‑offs – Google has significantly reduced instances where Gemini cuts you off in conversation. [source]
• Overall reliability – Daily commands such as notes, reminders, timers, etc., have been significantly improved. [source]
• Better routines – User‑created routines will trigger more reliably. [source]
• More reliable answers and music – Updated Gemini models improve the quality of general questions and add better support for newly‑released songs. [source]
• Live Search for cameras – Gemini can answer questions about the current state of your home via Nest cameras for Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers. [source]
• Nest × Yale Lock support – Now generally available, rolling out starting today. [source]
• New Nest Wifi Pro update – March 2026 update rolling out with enhanced mesh performance. [source]

Automation starters

• “When the security system is armed…”
• “If the device is plugged in…”
• “If the Pixel Tablet is not docked by 9 pm…”

More automation starters

Google hasn’t updated its support page with these changes yet, but a large number of tweaks and fixes are already rolling out. We’ll update our coverage when the official page reflects the new information.