Google Unveils Expanded Gemini for Home Plans & New Nest Devices Oct 1

Get ready to mark your calendars! Google is all set to pull back the curtain on its expanded “Gemini for Home” plans and a fresh lineup of Nest devices on October 1st. The company recently dropped a teaser on X, hinting at an exciting evolution for our smart homes, now powered by the Gemini AI. This follows a previous Made By Google announcement that first introduced the capabilities of Gemini for Home.

So, what exactly does “Gemini for Home” mean for you? This powerful new system is poised to replace the existing Google Assistant, bringing with it more natural language understanding and easier-to-use controls. Imagine asking your smart home to whip up recipe ideas based on what’s in your fridge, get information on complex topics like buying a car, or even help you troubleshoot a home appliance issue – all through simple, conversational commands. Google has indicated that Gemini for Home will be available in both free and subscription versions, a model similar to Amazon’s Alexa and its premium Alexa+ offering.

While Google previously mentioned at CES that Nest Aware subscribers (who pay $10 per month) might get early access to Gemini in Google Home, this hasn’t been recently confirmed. However, the latest teaser strongly suggests we’ll be seeing new hardware. The image shared closely resembles Google’s wired Nest security camera, hinting at an updated model. There’s also hope we’ll finally get a closer look at that mysterious Nest speaker that caught everyone’s eye during a recent Google live stream.

This October 1st announcement looks set to be a significant moment for smart home enthusiasts, promising a more intelligent and intuitive interaction with our connected devices. If you’re eager to stay in the loop and be among the first to hear about these exciting developments, make sure to sign up for Google’s official updates.