Google Nest Speakers Get a Gemini AI Upgrade
Google is testing a significant upgrade to its Nest smart speakers, integrating its advanced Gemini AI model. While Gemini’s integration into smartphones is straightforward, the rollout for Nest devices is a more gradual process, starting with a limited test.
This experimental update allows Nest Audio and Nest Mini (2nd Gen) speakers to leverage Gemini’s capabilities, resulting in more comprehensive and nuanced responses compared to the standard Google Assistant. The AI-powered answers are expected to be significantly more detailed and sophisticated.
Beyond enhanced response capabilities, the update also introduces new, more natural-sounding voices. Google aims to improve both the breadth of knowledge accessible through the speakers and the complexity of queries they can understand.
“you can experiment with new, more natural-sounding voices and get AI-powered responses from Google Assistant using Gemini on eligible home devices. In this early preview, Google Assistant uses Gemini models to give you smarter, more helpful answers.”
Currently, this Gemini integration is a limited test, primarily available in English and restricted to the Nest Audio and Nest Mini (2nd generation) smart speakers. Google has not yet announced a timeline for a wider, international rollout.
This update marks a significant step in Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of its smart home ecosystem, bringing the power of its advanced AI to more users. The future implications for other Google smart devices remain to be seen.
Google is currently testing Gemini, it’s advanced AI model, on nest audio and Nest Mini speaker devices. This update will allow for more extensive and nuanced responses from Google Assistant powered by Gemini. In addition to improved answers,the update will include new,more natural-sounding voices. [1]
This upgrade is currently in a limited test phase,available in English and restricted to Nest Audio and Nest Mini (2nd Generation) smart speakers. There hasn’t been an announcement regarding a wider release timeline. [1].
