We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google Home has been one of the leading software platforms in the smart home game since it first launched. It is frequently ranked as one of ...

Google is one of several companies that offer a home automation system, and it is frequently tweaking the service to provide the best experience. Granted, not every change is a winner — in 2025, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...

Google has its first new smart speaker in years. Fortunately, its audio has never been better and Gemini for Home is largely optional. Gemini for Home still struggles with some things that it ...

As part of the March 2, 2026, update to Google Home, Google has improved Gemini’s ability to understand room-specific context, reduced premature voice cut-offs, and added “Live Search” for Premium ...

Impressive sound for its small form. Sounds a little more human than competitors. Color options are fun. Gemini is helpful and smart. Some assistant features are hidden behind paywalls. Works best if ...

The Google Home Speaker went on sale June 25, 2026, six years after the Nest Audio and seven after the Nest Mini — two devices that are now discontinued. Priced at $99.99, the speaker is the first ...

The 2026 Google Home Speaker offers impressive omni-directional sound and natural AI conversations, but the best features require a paid subscription. Compact design ...