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After a successful Public Preview phase, Google is now launching its Google Home extension for the Gemini app to all users. This new feature enables control over various smart home devices directly through Gemini, allowing you to perform actions like switching on smart lights, checking your thermostat settings, or adjusting speaker volume.
The Google Home extension will be available over the next few weeks. Once updated, any devices that are compatible and linked to your Google account will be operable via Gemini. If you attempt to use a command within the Gemini app that isn’t supported, your smartphone will automatically redirect you to the Google Home app to carry out that action (such as managing camera functions or accessing smart lock features).
Gemini is compatible with a diverse range of devices, including smart lights, power switches, thermostats, curtains, speakers, TVs, and even appliances like washing machines, coffee makers, and vacuum cleaners. Google emphasizes that Gemini is focused on tasks intended for convenience, with most safety and security-related commands being unavailable.
For instance, while Gemini can’t unlock a door, it is capable of launching the Google Home app to assist you in completing that action.
To use these new features, simply connect your Google Home and Gemini apps. Supported devices linked to your Google Home account will respond to commands given through Gemini. Here are some examples of commands you can try:
- "Set the dining room for a romantic date night."
- "Adjust the AC for optimal sleeping conditions."
- "Turn off the bedroom TV and lights."
- "The sun is too bright in the living room," (to close the window coverings).
- "Help me clean up the kitchen," (to start vacuuming).
Keep an eye on your apps over the next few weeks to access this added functionality.
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