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You Can Now Force Gemini Upgrade on Google Smart Speakers

Tim December 1, 2025 8

If you're like me, you have been patiently waiting for Google to push the Gemini upgrade to your compatible Google Home device. This morning, there's now a way to force the update and it's not difficult at all. To get started, users plug in a URL into Chrome...

Google Fixes All Sorts of Gemini for Home Bugs

Kellen November 24, 2025 3

You might still be asking "When will I get the new Gemini for Home?” - I'd tell you to read this post to find out, but there's really nothing you can do but wait. For those lucky enough to have received access, after Google started rolling out Gemini for...

Google Home App Updated With Improved Device Controls, New Automation Editor, and Bug Fixes

Tim November 13, 2025 1

Google is pushing out another update to the Google Home app, labeled as version 4.3. Inside, you'll find a few new features, as well as a list of bug fixes and miscellaneous performance improvements. For features, Google lists improved camera feedback, meaning...

When Will You Get Gemini for Google Home?

Kellen November 10, 2025 9

The switch to Gemini for Google Home cannot be forced and is simply a slow rollout process in the US. For users outside of the US, you'll have to wait until Q1 of 2026. Google provided a small update today on the rollout of Gemini for Google Home, saying that...

Google Home App Update Adds 3 Features, Fixes 4 Bugs

Kellen October 29, 2025 1

The new Google Home app is a big enough upgrade that Google is doing a pretty good job of sending frequent updates to make sure it is working well for everyone and all of their devices. In a fresh update this week, only days after the last update, Google Home...

Gemini Starts Rolling Out to Google Home Speakers and Devices

Kellen October 28, 2025 6

After talking about the switch for months, Google is finally rolling out Gemini to Google Home and Nest devices as the replacement for Google Assistant. This change is happening in early access for now, so don't expect everything to work perfectly or for all...

Google Home 4.1 Update Expands “Ask Home” and Improves Smoothness

Kellen October 24, 2025 4

At the beginning of the month, Google launched the brand new Google Home app with Gemini, a fresh new look and new tabs, and a fun new logo that shows off the gradient design Google is currently loving. To end the week, Google is pushing a new update to Google...

Gemini Just Replaced Google Assistant on Your Home and Nest Devices

Kellen October 1, 2025 22

We started talking about this back in August, so this news shouldn't come as a surprise - Gemini is here to replace Google Assistant in the world of Google Home and Nest devices. The rollout will take some time, but the Gemini for Home moment has arrived. As a...