Overview
- Google introduced Live Search for Nest cameras, letting Gemini describe what it sees in real time, with access limited to the Premium Advanced plan reportedly priced at $20 per month or $200 per year.
- Updated Gemini models improve general answer quality, boost reliability for notes, lists, reminders, calendars, timers and alarms, and reduce premature cut‑offs during conversations.
- Device targeting and context are sharper: room commands like “turn off the kitchen” now affect only lights, whole‑home light commands apply only to the current home, and devices are better categorized from manufacturer data.
- The Google Home app adds new automation starters and conditions in the editor, including triggers for when a security system is armed, when a device is plugged in, and when a device is docked.
- Nest x Yale Lock features move to general availability in the Home app with history, notifications, battery status and passcode management, and a March 2026 Nest Wifi Pro update is rolling out with enhanced mesh performance.