Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR We’ve spotted a major redesign in the works for the Google Home, with Gemini at its center.
The update will introduce “Gemini for Home,” replacing Google Assistant with an AI for more conversational interactions and advanced controls.
The app’s layout is being simplified, with the “Favorites” tab renamed to “Home” and a new “Ask Home” search bar to access Gemini.
Google is gearing up for some big changes to Google Home. New hardware is coming in the form of a new Gemini-powered Nest speaker, a new Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams. Then there’s Gemini making its way to Google Home on October 1. As part of the rollout, we’ve now spotted a redesign of the Google Home app on Android, complete with a new UI and more changes.
Google Home v3.41.50.3 includes code for a significant app redesign. We’ve managed to enable the redesigned Google Home experience to give you an early look ahead of its launch.
The intro screen for this upcoming update will introduce Gemini for Home. The star of the show is Gemini, of course, which is replacing Google Assistant on your smart home devices. You also get access to Gemini Live for natural, free-flowing conversations.
The intro screen further mentions that you can simply “Ask Home.” You can describe what you want to automate, or ask to search your video and home history. Users will also be able to see detailed AI event descriptions, notifications, and daily summaries.
The intro screen also mentions that the upcoming “Google Home Speaker” will offer 360 audio. Some of the features will require the upcoming “Google Home Premium” subscription.
Moving on to the redesign, the Favorites tab within the Google Home app has been renamed to “Home.”
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