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Android Headlines / Google News / Google Gemini / Gemini Update for Google Home Doesn’t Seem to be all that Smooth
As Google continues to push the Gemini for Home update, multiple users are reporting facing issues. Users complain that Gemini on their Home Hub cannot perform a simple task like setting an alarm or controlling smart lights. Another user reports that the Gemini update ruined their smart home automations.
Google started rolling out the big Gemini update for Home. This is an update that replaces Google Assistant with Gemini on the company’s smart home devices. As Google continues to push this change, users who have made the switch to Gemini on their Home devices are reportedly facing issues in the year 2026.
Gemini for Home access is limited to certain countries and a certain number of devices at the moment. Users have to specifically opt in if they want Gemini AI on their Nest devices. While it brings users extra perks, Reddit is full of complaints from users about bugs and issues.
One user claims that their Home Hub can no longer set alarms or control smart lights. These are pretty basic tasks that Google Assistant could do with ease. However, comments from other users say they had no problems getting this working with Gemini.
Another Reddit thread highlights how the Gemini update ruined smart home automations. A post by the affected user says that when they ask Gemini to do a very specific thing, it does whatever it wants. However, other users aren’t facing such an issue.
Another Reddit user claims that Gemini couldn’t even tell whether or not their garage door is closed. This is apparently a simple piece of information that Google Assistant was able to provide with no trouble. Gemini, apparently, replies saying that there’s no camera in place to check the garage door status, even when there is.
From the looks of it, if you do decide to switch to Gemini for Home, the experience might vary. You might find it very smooth and seamless, or you may run into issues like controls and automations not working properly. So, it’s a good idea to do some research about your particular use case before pulling the Gemini trigger.
Considering Google is updating a large number of smart home devices with Gemini, more so, each with its own specific setups and configurations, it’s fair to see such small bumps along the road. Google might address them.
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Sai Krishna is a close follower of tech and everything that has the word ‘smart’ involved. This makes him passionate to write about everything revolving around the world of technology.
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