Gemini for Home is Google’s new set of intelligence features for your smart home.
When you opt in to Gemini for Home, it’ll be available on all eligible devices in your home, including devices you add later. Everyone in your home can use Gemini for Home features.
For answers to frequently asked questions about Gemini for Home, go to Top Questions & Answers about Gemini for Home, Google Home Premium, and more .
Google Home has multiple preview programs that focus on different parts of your smart home. These include:
- Early access for Gemini for Home voice assistant:Lets you sign up to express interest in Gemini for Home voice assistant. Learn how to request early access to Gemini for Home .
- Public Preview for Google Home app:Lets you test new features and updates within the Google Home app.
- Preview Program for Google smart speakers and displays, and streaming devices:Allows early access to device firmware updates, such as bug fixes and performance improvements.
Check availability & early access
Find each feature’s country availability in the provided table. Some features are only available with a Google Home Premium subscription.
Early access:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United States
- United Kingdom
Early access:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
*Check each feature help center article for details on which features are available without a subscription.
**Check each feature help center article for supported language details.
Request early access to Gemini for Home voice assistant
Gemini for Home early access differs from the Public Preview for the Google Home app . Join early access to be among the first to get an invite to upgrade your voice assistant to Gemini for Home. You’ll be notified when Gemini for Home features are available for your home.
Before you join, confirm your Google Groups settings to ensure you can sign up for early access:
- Sign into Google Groups.
- Tap Settings
Global settings.
- Confirm "Add me to their groups" is checked.
- Tap Save.
Make sure you’re using the latest version of the Google Home app , then:
- Open the Google Home app
.
- At the top right, tap your Profile pictureor Initial.
- Tap Home settings
Opt in to Gemini for Home
You’ll receive a notification with the message “Introducing Gemini for Home” once the upgrade to Gemini for Home is available for your home. Tap on the notification to be directed to the Google Home app. Tap Get startedand follow the prompts to set up your Gemini for Home.
If you choose Not nowand you have a Google Home Premium subscription, you can set it up later through these options:
- Open the Google Home app and a prompt appears. Tap Get Started.
- Open the Google Home app and go to your inbox. Check for the message about setting up Gemini for Home.
Explore Gemini for Home features
Tip:You might need to enable some features individually.
Learn about Gemini for Home voice assistant
This new voice assistant introduces Gemini to the home and improves how your speakers and displays handle interactions. It can help you with everyday tasks such as controlling your smart home, discovering and playing media, getting information, and organizing household activities.
For Google Home Premium subscribers, Gemini Live is also coming to Nest speakers and displays. Say "Ok Google, let’s chat" to start a live conversation with Gemini. Have a back and forth discussion on any topic, brainstorm ideas, get advice, learn about current events, or just be creative.
Learn more about Gemini for Home voice assistant and its features .
100 things to try with the new Gemini for Home voice assistant .
Learn about Gemini for Home camera features
Use new features for your cameras built with Gemini, such as AI descriptions, AI notifications, and a daily Home Brief that summarizes recorded camera events. These features require the Advanced plan of Google Home Premium.
Learn more about Gemini for Home camera features .
Help me create
You can describe your desired automation by typing it, and the Google Home app generates a version you can personalize and save. This feature requires a Google Home Premium subscription.
Learn how you can create automations with Help me create .
Ask Home
This feature lets you, through conversation, control your devices, get information about your home's status and history, and create automations in the Google Home app. Some features are available to users at no cost, with others requiring a Google Home Premium subscription.
Learn how we handle your data
We don't train any generative AI models outside of Google Home with your personal data. Learn more about how we handle your Gemini for Home data .
