Google recently unveiled exciting updates for its Home app, featuring enhancements designed to elevate users’ smart home experiences. Key among these improvements is the introduction of Gemini technology, which aims to facilitate powerful routine creation. Users can now use conversational language to instruct Gemini in establishing routines tailored to their needs.
The AI not only helps create routines but also suggests automations based on the user’s instructions. Additionally, Google is expanding automation triggers to include events related to specific dates and weather conditions. Furthermore, Gemini will analyze connected smart home devices to offer tailored automation recommendations.
In a related development, Google is initiating a test for a “Home Summary” widget that will be available to a select group of Pixel users. This widget offers users quick insights into their home activities without requiring them to open the Home app. For instance, it will display notifications such as “package seen at the front door,” allowing users to quickly tap and view live camera feeds or snapshots.
Moreover, the widget will enable users to control their active smart home devices and adjust temperature settings with ease. Google’s expanded capabilities also include improvements in camera functionalities, like AI-driven descriptions and historical searches. In addition to these features, Google is partnering with brands such as First Alert for smoke alarm integrations, Yale for smart locks, and others to enhance compatibility with Matter-enabled devices.
These developments are part of the broader announcements from Google’s I/O 2025 event, which highlighted new features for Android 16 and advancements in the Gemini AI model. With these innovations, Google continues its mission to make smart home technology more intuitive and user-friendly.