Tips
How to Leave the Google Home Public Preview Program
Step-by-step instructions to leave Google Home Public Preview and return your Nest or Home devices to stable, production firmware.
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Google Home
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Tips
How to Join Google Home Public Preview for Faster Updates
Get early firmware and app updates for your Nest and Home speakers by joining the right Google preview program.
Tips
How to Check Firmware Version on Google Home Speakers
Quick steps to find your Google Home or Nest speaker's firmware version through the Google Home app's Device Information screen.
Tips
How to Update Your Google Home Speaker Right Now
Your Google Home speaker has no update button. Here's how to check its firmware version and force it to grab the latest patch.
Smart Home
Google Home Speakers Download Hundreds of Gigabytes in Bug
Google Home smart speakers are consuming hundreds of gigabytes of unexpected background data, with Google confirming that a software fix is currently rolling out.
Android Apps
Google Home App Hit by Device Control Bugs as Fix Rolls Out
Google is rolling out an update to resolve severe slowdowns and device control errors affecting Google Home app users across Android and iOS platforms.
Smart Home
Google Nest App Experiences Widespread Outage, Affecting Users
The Google Nest app experienced a widespread outage on Friday, May 15, preventing many users from accessing their smart home devices and services.
consumer tech
Google Home Display Code Hints at New Nest Hub Successor
Code for a new “Google Home Display” has appeared in the Google app, indicating a potential successor to the Nest Hub. This comes ahead…
Smart Home
New Google Home Updates Deliver Major Speed Boosts
Google Home's newest update brings significant speed improvements. Experience faster Gemini for Home, a more responsive Google Home app, quicker timers, and enhanced Nest…
Gemini
Google Home Update Boosts Gemini Speed, Adds Voice Control
A new Google Home update is rolling out this week, enhancing Gemini's response speed and enabling 'Ask Home' functionality via voice commands. This streamlines…
Gemini
Google Home Gemini Upgrades Roll Out Widely in Europe, Asia-Pacific
Google is expanding Gemini AI upgrades for its Home devices across Europe and Asia-Pacific this week, enhancing smart home assistant capabilities.
AI
Gemini Smart Speakers Emerge, Google Home Speaker Listed
Google's Gemini AI is set to power new third-party smart speakers, with an early listing revealing a "Google Home Speaker." This marks a renewed…