Google has revamped its Home app, integrating Gemini to enhance smart home management. The redesign focuses on speed, reliability, and comprehensive control, addressing user feedback for a more efficient experience. The updated app boasts significantly faster loading times, reduced bugginess, and improved battery consumption. Camera live views load quicker, and video history scrolling is smoother.
Key improvements include seamless Nest device integration, eliminating the need to switch between apps. A simplified interface with three tabs provides intuitive navigation, while the 'Ask Home' feature, powered by Gemini, enables natural language control for devices and automation. Users can now interact with their smart home using conversational prompts, and the app supports advanced features like AI-powered notifications and video history search via a Google Home Premium subscription. The redesigned app is rolling out globally on Android and iOS.
