There’s a new Google Home update rolling out that delivers improvements for Nest Cam owners, Matter devices, and more.
Detailed on Google’s changelog, there’s a host of new updates rolling out for the Google Home ecosystem, many of which can be found directly in the Home app. And there’s a lot in this one. The October 29 update is one of the biggest in recent memory.
For the Home app, the update includes:
- New Google Home Premium features & benefits hub
- Improved event timeline scrolling on iOS
- Live camera viewing fixes for foldable Android phones
- Fix offline device status bug on iOS
- “Visual polish” and fix several display bugs on Android
- Single-device voice controls now auto-dismiss on Pixel Tablet
Beyond that, there are some bigger improvements to the Google Home app in this latest update. Matter devices, for example, now supports showing energy data from compatible devices through Home for Android, while Matter-connected doors and windows will now show the correct icons and controls through the app. Google explains:
The app now recognizes specific Matter closure types—including garage doors, gates, windows, blinds, and cabinets—displaying the correct device icon and controls instead of treating every closure as a generic gate.
There are also new one-tap shortcuts for thermostats to help you save energy during colder months.
And all of that is just the app itself. Google is also rolling out firmware updates for various home devices including Chromecast with Google TV.
- Google details new firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro
There are also a ton of Gemini for Home fixes and improvements including:
- Transfer music between rooms
- Fix “Sorry, I didn’t understand” replies
- Fix timer vs sleep timer distinction
- Fix YouTube TV commands on smart displays
- Improved volume controls
- Fix timers and alarm volume that was set to zero
These updates are all rolling out now. Check for Google Home app updates on Android and iOS for the latest.
More on Google Home:
- Amazon’s latest Echo smart displays and speakers reinforce Google Home’s lost lead
- Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1
- Old Google Home and Nest speakers getting big firmware update
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