The Google Assistant is not long for this world, and will be replaced by Gemini on every single device in the coming months. But while the transition has been largely straightforward and seamless on Android devices, the search giant is still actively working on the transition plan for its smart home device family. Late last year, the company announced that it would finally begin testing Gemini for Home across its existing hardware line before releasing a new smart speaker later in 2026.
After gaining access to the Gemini for Home preview program a few weeks ago, I’ve been using it as my primary voice assistant across several Google Home speakers to see how well it stacks up against its predecessor. How did it pan out? Let’s start with the good news.
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