Gemini AI smarts are coming to Google Home to make the Assistant a better conversationalist

At CES 2025, a Google demo showcased Gemini's integration into Nest devices, enhancing Google Assistant's conversational abilities. The improved Assistant allows for more natural, continuous conversations, eliminating the need for repetitive prompts after initial commands. The demo involved asking questions about recipes, identifying songs, and even using Nest Cam footage to answer queries. For instance, the Assistant could identify a song from a musical and show a video clip of a dog stealing a cookie. This builds on existing Nest Cam features like facial recognition and expands on previously beta-tested text-based queries. A slight pause follows each question as the system processes information. The enhancement focuses on improving conversational flow and information retrieval, not replacing existing functionality. The demo highlighted the Assistant's strength in information access, potentially surpassing competitors in smart home control. The Gemini-powered features will be available to Nest Aware subscribers in a public preview later this year. The overall improvement aims for more natural and intuitive interactions with smart home devices.