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

Google smart home users in the United States can now get a taste of the new Gemini for Home assistant, which began rolling out in Early Access on Tuesday. It is expected to replace the current Google Assistant on Nest devices, marking one of the biggest updates ever to Google’s smart home ecosystem. It runs on Gemini LLM, which allows it to perform more complex tasks and offer a more conversational tone than Google Assistant.

If you want to try Gemini for Home sooner, you need to request early access. Start by going to your Google Groups settings and selecting “Global Settings”. Make sure the “Add me to their groups” option is checked: this will allow you to join the early access group if your request is approved. Then go to the Google Home app. Select your profile picture (or 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 switch back to Google Assistant if you change your mind. There are also a few features that require a paid Google Home Premium subscription, including Gemini Live and the ability to search your camera history with Gemini for Home.