• News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Tech | Business | Economy
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • Chidiverse
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • Chidiverse
No Result
View All Result
Tech | Business | Economy
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Finance
  • StartUPs
  • TechTAINMENT
  • Guest Writer
  • Digital Assets
  • IndustryINFLUENCERS
  • Environment
  • Macro Monday
ADVERTISEMENT

Google Integrates Gemini AI into Home App, Teases New Smart Speaker for 2026

Google Integrates Gemini AI into Home App, Teases New Smart Speaker for 2026

Source: FindArticles

Before now, the Google Home app crashes frequently, performing slowly, and scattering features. This made management of smart devices harder than it should be. 

Now the tech giant says it is finally fixing the experience, and preparing its next set of hardware.

At a briefing on Wednesday, Google revealed a redesigned Home app built to be faster, integrate better with Nest devices, and include new features powered by its Gemini AI assistant. The company also previewed its next-generation Google Home smart speaker, due in 2026.

“I want to be very direct, the Google Home app has not been the experience that we’ve always wanted it to be,” admitted Anish Kattukaran, chief product officer at Google Home and Nest.

Google says it tackled the app’s reliability before layering in AI. “Number one was performance. Performance is definitely a journey. We are not at the destination…It’s got to continue to evolve,” Kattukaran said.

The results include a 70% faster startup, 80% fewer crashes, and more than 100 performance updates in the past year. The app now supports over 800 million devices from more than 50,000 manufacturers.

Nest Finally Under One Roof

Over ten years after acquiring Nest, Google is making the Home app the central hub for all Nest devices. Thermostats, cameras, smoke alarms, doorbells, and locks are now fully managed within it, with emergency alerts, history migration, and scheduling included.

For cameras, live views load 30% faster, playback failures have been cut by 40%, and scrolling through footage runs at six times the frame rate. Notifications now show animated previews, making it easier to check events at a glance.

Gemini Integration and Paid Extras

The redesign simplifies navigation into three tabs — Home, Activity, and Automation. Swiping controls make moving through dashboards and camera views more fluid. AI features powered by Gemini include:

  • “Home Brief,” a daily summary of household events
  • “Ask Home,” where users can type or speak natural questions like “when did the kids come home?”
  • AI-generated descriptions for camera events, adding context to alerts

However, features like Home Brief and natural-language automation will sit behind a Google Home Premium subscription, starting at $10 per month.

A New Smart Speaker on the Horizon

Google also previewed a new Google Home speaker that fully runs on Gemini. The $99 device will launch in spring 2026 in multiple colours — Porcelain, Hazel, Berry, and Jade.

“It’s got to work for the existing users. We don’t want to force you to buy a new one unless you want to,” Kattukaran said. “And by the way, we think you may want to, but you don’t need to.”

The speaker offers 360-degree sound, noise suppression, and surround-sound pairing with the Google TV Streamer. A glowing light ring will visually signal when Gemini is listening or responding. Its 3D-knitted fabric casing is designed to cut down on material waste.

Rollout Starts Now

The redesigned and Gemini-integrated Google Home app begins rolling out globally from October 1, 2025, with wider availability in the coming days. Early adopters can join the test through “Home Settings” in the app.

0Shares

Tags: AI-powered smart homeGemini AIGoogle Home appGoogle Home PremiumGoogle Home redesignGoogle Home updateGoogle NestGoogle smart speaker 2026smart home devices
Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan thrives at helping individuals and businesses scale via storytelling...

Next Post
Flutterwave at UNGA 80

Flutterwave Champions Africa’s Digital Future at UNGA 80

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

© 2025 TECHECONOMY.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • StartUPs
      • Chidiverse
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
    • Appointment
  • TECHECONOMY TV
  • Apply
  • TBS
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs

© 2025 TECHECONOMY.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.