Gemini AI’s Smart Home Features Now Accessible to All Users

Google’s Gemini AI is expanding its smart home control capabilities to all users, introducing new features for enhanced device interaction.

Google just dropped a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts—Gemini AI now lets you boss around your house with just your voice. Imagine telling your living room, “Hey, it’s too sunny in here,” and watching the blinds roll down like magic. That’s the kind of intuitive control we’re talking about, thanks to the Google Home extension baked right into the Gemini app. Lights, thermostats, speakers? Consider them all under your thumb (or rather, your voice).

Remember that sneak peek last November? Well, it’s here, and it’s smarter. Gemini doesn’t just take orders; it juggles them. Want to dim the lights in the kitchen and crank up the heat in the bedroom? One command, done. And for those forgetful moments (we’ve all been there), you can now ask Gemini if you left the porch light on—no more second-guessing.

Here’s the kicker: control your gadgets straight from your lock screen. Because who has time to unlock their phone just to turn off a light? (Security stuff like cameras and locks will still nudge you over to the Google Home app, though—safety first.)

And for the media moguls at heart, Gemini’s got your back with slick controls for speakers, displays, and TVs. Plus, the thermostat interface got a facelift to match the Google Home app’s vibe. It’s all about making life easier, one smart command at a time.

This update is part of Gemini’s glow-up, letting it tackle even the trickiest tasks across apps. Ready to give it a whirl? Just log into Gemini with your Google Home account, flip on the Google Home extension, and start living in the future. The rollout kicks off today, but like all good things, it might take a minute to reach everyone. Patience, grasshopper.