Google Gemini for Home is rolling out in the US – here’s how to get early access

Google smart home users in the US can now get an early experience with the new Gemini for Home assistant, which began rolling out to early access on Tuesday. It is scheduled to Replace the current Google Assistant on Nest devices, marking one of the most significant updates yet to Google’s smart home ecosystem. It runs on Gemini LLM, allowing it to complete more complex tasks and offer a more conversational tone compared to Google Assistant.

If you want to try Gemini for Home early, you should do so Request early access. Start by going to your Google groups Settings and choose “General Settings”. Make sure to select the “Add me to their groups” option – this will allow you to join the early access group if your application is approved. Then go to the Google Home app. Select your profile picture (or your initials, if you haven’t set a profile picture), then select Home Settings. Here you should see an “Early Access” option where you can request access to Gemini for Home.

Once you join early access, Gemini for Home will replace Google Assistant on all your compatible devices. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to return to Google Assistant if you change your mind. There are also some features that require a paid subscription to Google Home Premium, including Gemini Live and the ability to search your camera history with Gemini for Home.