As of October 28, Gemini is now rolling out to Google Home speakers and displays. But is your speaker supported?

If you’re a Nest Aware subscriber, your Google displays and speakers can be used to detect smoke alarms and glass breaking. The Google Home Max is now set to loose sound detection from May 8. Google ...

Google has unveiled the new Google Home Speaker, which runs on Gemini. The speaker features 360° audio and can be paired with the Google TV Streamer in stereo. The Google Home Speaker will become ...

Smart speakers aren’t as exciting as they once were, but every once in a while there’s a notable release. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been using the JBL Authentics 500, a high-end smart ...

You'll also want to check your speaker model before diving in. The full Gemini for Home experience is available to try on the ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. At the Pixel 10 event in August, Google briefly teased an unannounced smart speaker. In a pre-recorded segment, the device ...

The Google Home Max is not just a regular speaker. It packs some great safety features that you don’t generally find in the mainstream options. For those subscribed to the Nest Aware service, this ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

The beloved Google Home Max will lose Sound Detection functionality on May 8th. Sound Detection, which requires a Nest Aware subscription, alerts smart home owners when their smart speakers detect a ...

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...

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