Today marks a major breakthrough in connected living as Google unveils Gemini for Home, a transformative update that redefines how smart homes operate and interact with their users. By replacing Google Assistant on speakers and displays, infusing advanced intelligence into cameras, and revamping the Google Home app, Gemini is set to elevate the smart home experience for millions.

Expanding Gemini Intelligence Across Devices

At Google I/O 2025, the company outlined ambitious plans to integrate Gemini with Home APIs, enabling developers and users to unlock deeper, more intuitive control over their connected devices. That vision moves closer to reality today, as Google expands its smart home platform in two powerful directions:

• Gemini-powered features for existing devices: Devices already integrated into the Google Home ecosystem are receiving an upgrade, gaining access to Gemini’s conversational prowess and intelligence—no extra development required.

• Launching a partner program for next-gen AI cameras: Google also introduces a dedicated toolkit for camera manufacturers, paving the way for a new generation of AI-powered cameras that seamlessly connect to Gemini for Home.

Universal Upgrades with Gemini—No Extra Work Needed

One of the standout advantages of this rollout is that all smart home devices currently “Works with Google Home”—a group now spanning over 800 million devices—will benefit from the capabilities of Gemini immediately. This means users can use more natural and conversational language to control devices and automate complex routines, effortlessly.

However, to ensure that these new voices and AI integrations deliver a consistently smooth experience, Google is urging developers to rigorously test their Works with Google Home integrations as Gemini rolls out. Enhanced analytics and diagnostic tools will also be available later this year, ensuring devices continue to perform reliably within the updated ecosystem.

Building the Next Generation of AI Cameras

Gemini’s vision isn’t limited to Google-branded hardware. With the launch of a robust partner program, Google is empowering camera makers to bring smart capabilities to their devices regardless of brand, price, or format. This includes a comprehensive hardware reference design (listing recommended SoCs, sensors, and more) and the new Google Home camera embedded SDK, which allows for advanced on-device machine learning.

This modern architecture means partner cameras, alongside Google’s own Nest models, will:

• Support a unified experience across live video and event history

• Leverage the split compute model, blending on-device ML with Google’s cloud for innovative features like Gemini AI Descriptions

• Seamlessly integrate with the broader Google Home ecosystem—covering everything from displays to smartphones and third-party apps

Walmart Leads as First Partner with Next-Gen Devices

Walmart steps in as the first official Gemini for Home partner, launching the new onn Indoor Camera Wired and onn Video Doorbell Wired. These devices deliver crisp 1080p video, intelligent alerts, and deep Google Home compatibility at prices accessible to a wide range of customers.

Users benefit from the same robust camera intelligence and smooth integration across all Google Home-enabled interfaces—including displays, tablets, TVs, and the web—offering a true, unified smart home experience.

The Future of Smart Homes Starts Now

With Gemini, Google is setting a fresh standard for smart home intelligence, usability, and connectivity. The platform not only streamlines daily routines but also invites developers and manufacturers to push the boundaries of what’s possible in connected living.