Gemini Update for Google Home Doesnt Seem to be all that Smooth

Google began rolled out the big Gemini update for Home. It’s an update that replaces Google Assistant with Gemini on the company’s smart home devices, which is a replacement for this. Google is still pushing this change, but users who have switched to Gemini on their Home devices are said to be having problems in the year 2026.

Gemini for Home access is limited to certain countries and a number of devices at the current time. If users want Gemini AI on their Nest devices, they have to choose specifically. While it gives users more perks, Reddit is full of user complaints about bugs and issues.

One user says that their Home Hub no longer has alarms or control of smart lights. This is a very simple thing Google Assistant could do with ease. But comments from others say they had no problem getting this working with Gemini.

Another Reddit thread highlights how the Gemini update destroyed smart home automations. According to a user who has been affected, “When I ask Gemini to do something very specific it does what it wants”. But it isn’t so hard for other users to be able to get such an issue.

Varied experiences

One Reddit user claims that Gemini could not tell if or not their garage door is closed. This is apparently a simple fact that Google Assistant could provide with no trouble. In a response, Gemini apparently replies “There’s no camera to check the garage door status even when there is an attached car.

Depending on the looks of it, if you do switch to Gemini for Home, experience may vary from one-to-one. This is a very smooth and seamless , or you may have problems such as controls and automations not working properly. So, so I should research about your particular use case before pulling the Gemini trigger.

Given that Google is updating a lot of smart home devices with Gemini, more so each with its own configurations and settings, it’s fair to see such small bumps along the road. They may be addressed by Google as a .

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