Google just rolled out early access to an MCP server for Google Home, letting external AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT control your connected devices and check camera history. It gives everyday LLMs real hands to run your smart home. The catch is that it's currently limited to U.S. users on the $20-a-month Google Home Premium Advanced plan.
Google just added Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home, bringing one of its top user requests to smart displays and speakers. After saying "Hey Google," the microphone stays active for a few seconds so you can ask follow-ups naturally. It now remembers conversational context, filters out household side-talk, and works for everyone in the house.
Google just unveiled a new hardware lineup built specifically for Gemini, including 2K HDR Nest Cams, a video doorbell, and a redesigned Google Home Speaker. The upgraded cameras use multimodal AI to describe events and let users search video history via natural language. The cameras launch immediately, while the $99.99 speaker arrives in spring 2026.
