Overview
- Google began rolling out the update on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and the company posted an official changelog saying the fixes will reach users in stages by device, OS and region.
- Gemini for Home voice controls now better recognize Spotify requests and accept precise kelvin values for light color temperature so spoken commands like “set the living room to 2700 kelvins” work more reliably.
- The Google Home app adds explicit latch controls and clearer latch-state descriptions for compatible European-style smart locks and enforces one consistent temperature unit across app, voice and Google Nest devices.
- Camera reliability fixes include an Android patch that stops live feeds from getting stuck at 360p and iOS fixes that reduce camera-related crashes and keep player controls visible when a camera is offline.
- Google will also surface clear in-app Google Home Premium payment-failure alerts to avoid unexpected feature or history loss, and the company says this update is part of frequent polishing while Gemini for Home remains in early access, so users should expect staged visibility and further fixes.