… As of May 2026, Gemini for Home is on early access. The basic voice assistant is free on compatible speakers and displays, but Ask Home, Help me create, and Gemini Live require Google Home Premium starting at $10 per month. …
… This broad support means your FP300 will work with every major smart home ecosystem today e.g., Alexa, Apple, Google, Home Assistant , and for the foreseeable future. It doesn’t matter if you’re designing a smart home system from scratch or upgrading your existing gear, the FP300 will fit right in. …
… The important part is to keep the command simple and something Google Assistant already understands. Before adding it, test the exact phrase to make sure it works reliably. After it’s added, the shortcut appears on your Android Auto home screen the next time you connect your phone. …
… Samsung does not need another assistant box on the home screen Too many AI front doors Being useful in the right moments does not mean Bixby needs a permanent spot on the home screen. …
… This setup is just my blueprint. Whether you are managing a complex home lab, streamlining a professional writing workflow, or building a business from the ground up, the real magic happens when you tweak Gemini settings to fit your specific friction points. …
… For Android Police, I have reviewed 10 phones, 10 smart home devices, three tablets, and three earbuds. …
… If you're in the UK, get ready, because Alexa+ is about to change the way you think about Amazon's smart home assistant.
… That deadline was pushed to 2026 because Gemini still can’t match Assistant’s reliability for everyday tasks, despite years of active development. Smart home routines that worked reliably on the Assistant break on Gemini. …
… These are the Assistant commands I've found most useful: Navigate home : I labeled it Drive home , and it's the first thing I tap when I get in the car to head back. I don't have to type an address or search for it in Maps. Before setting this up, save your home address in Google Maps. …
… Google is moving homes off Assistant and onto Gemini. Third-party Gemini hardware is already in certification. Google’s own $100 Home Speaker is coming soon, and some older Nest devices won’t get Gemini Live at all. …