Google Home update speeds Gemini responses and improves smart controls
NewsBytes | May 12, 2026 7:39 AM CST
New Home Brief and thermostat upgrades
The update brings smoother smart home controls by using saved family details for camera questions.
There's a new "Home Brief" feature that gives you a quick rundown of what's happening at home through your devices.
Thermostat controls got an upgrade too—you can now adjust Nest temperatures with one tap, and iOS users finally get better support for third-party thermostats, catching up with Android.
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