Days later, reports confirmed that Google plans to release what sources call a Google Home Speaker, powered by Gemini instead of Assistant. The speaker will reportedly work much like a Nest speaker, ...

At home with Gemini Google Home is getting deeper Gemini integration and a new widget Smart homes can be dumb, but maybe Gemini can help.

Google has acknowledged mounting frustration from customers with some of the best Google Home speakers and promised "major improvements" are coming. The issue seems to stem from Google Assistant ...

Google is preparing to bring hot water controls into the Home app, letting more of you finally ditch the Nest app.

The new devices will come at a time when Google is still sorting out its smart home ecosystem. Their compatibility with Nest Protect will give the platform a lifeline for the time being.

Google Home and Nest users report declining reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or failing to respond.