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Google Launches Gemini for Home Early Access Program

Google Launches Gemini for Home Early Access Program

The new voice assistant Gemini for Home is now in early access.

  • Gemini for Home now in early access
  • Available in select countries
  • US rollout begins October 28
  • Compatible with various devices
  • Third-party devices supported soon
  • Specific camera compatibility announced
  • Instructions for subscription benefits

Google launches Gemini for Home, an AI assistant upgrade for speakers, displays, cameras, and doorbells. A dedicated Early Access Google program gives select users early access Google AI features. This update enhances Google AI Assistant performance and adds new AI assistant features and smart home assistant features ahead of the broader public rollout.

What is Gemini for Home Early Access?

Gemini for Home is Google’s next-generation AI platform that replaces Google Assistant on smart speakers and displays. Early Access lets select users try Gemini’s advanced AI features early and provide feedback. This upgrade enhances natural language interaction, AI-powered camera notifications, and smart home automation. [1] [11]

“Read also: How Google Is Strengthening Its Smart Home with Gemini for Home

Rollout Schedule and Availability

  • Initial Early Access Countries (From Oct 28, 2025): United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland.[2]
  • Next Expansion (Starting Early 2026) Includes: Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Mexico.
  • Full voice assistant rollout for participating markets planned throughout early 2026. [10]

How to Join Early Access program

  1. Update your Google Home app to version 4.0 or later. [3]
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top right.
  3. Select Home Settings > Early Access.
  4. Enroll if the option appears (rollout is gradual and region-based).

Supported Devices

Gemini for Home supports the following devices: [4]

  • Google Home, Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max
  • Google Nest Hub (1st & 2nd gen), Nest Hub Max
  • Nest Mini (2nd gen), Nest Audio, Nest Wifi Point
  • Compatible Nest cameras and doorbells (all generations since 2015) plus Walmart onn devices (migration required from Nest app for older devices). [9]

Key Features Gemini

  • Natural Language AI: More conversational command recognition replacing Google Assistant on devices.
  • Ask Home: Search device histories, video clips, and controls using natural language. [5]
  • Home Brief: Summarizes recent home activity with AI-generated highlights. [8]
  • Enhanced Camera and Doorbell Notifications: AI-generated context, richer descriptions, and video previews.
  • Automation: Smarter routine execution with AI understanding context and timing. [7]
  • Gemini Live: Real-time interactive AI experience (requires Google Home Premium subscription).

Subscription and Compatibility Notes

  • Google AI Pro users must activate the benefit to access Google Home Premium features. [6]
  • ADT Nest Aware customers retain existing features but do not receive Google Home Premium automatically.
  • Google collaborates with third-party speaker makers to expand Gemini device compatibility.
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  3. Added precise device compatibility list
  4. Included instructions for Early Access enrollment
  5. Detailed key AI features and subscription tiers
  6. Explained migration for older Nest cameras
  7. Updated subscription activation requirements
  8. Noted third-party device expansion plans
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FAQ

What countries will have early access?

Early access starts in select countries, expanding later.

When does the rollout begin?

Rollout for the US starts on October 28.

Which cameras will be compatible?

All Nest camera generations from 2015 will be supported.