Get Early Access to Gemini Features on Google Home
▼ Summary
– Google Assistant is being replaced by Gemini, which requires signing up for early access to use with Google Home.
– Gemini improves on contextual commands by understanding complex requests like turning on multiple devices with exceptions.
– The assistant can identify songs and provide artist/album information, similar to Gemini’s capabilities on Android.
– Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers can use Gemini for image/recording recognition and AI-generated event descriptions from video history.
– Early access requires requesting through Google Home app settings and configuring Google Groups permissions, with no guarantee of acceptance during testing.
Getting early access to Gemini’s advanced features on Google Home requires a specific sign-up process, marking a significant shift from the familiar Google Assistant. This new AI model promises to handle more complex, contextual commands that previously baffled smart home systems. Early adopters can now register for the chance to integrate Gemini, though acceptance is not guaranteed during this testing phase.
Gemini for Home introduces a leap in capability over its predecessor. The older digital assistant performed basic tasks reliably, but Gemini is engineered to comprehend nuanced instructions. It can process commands involving multiple devices at once and even understand requests that include exceptions. For example, you could tell it to turn off all the lights except the one in the kitchen.
A particularly clever feature is its ability to identify music. You can hum or sing a tune, and Gemini will not only name the song but can also provide background details about the artist or album. This functionality mirrors what is already available with Gemini on Android devices, now adapted for the home environment.
Subscribers to Google Home Premium Advanced gain access to even more powerful tools. Gemini can analyze footage from connected cameras, using AI to describe events captured in video history. You can ask what occurred on a specific day, and the system will generate video clips highlighting key moments, making it easier to review important activity.
Joining the early access program involves a distinct process. It’s important to note that being part of the Google Home Public Preview does not automatically grant you entry to Gemini’s early testing, as these are separate programs with different terms.
To sign up, you must first configure your Google Groups settings. Log into Google Groups, click the settings cog, and select Global Settings. Make sure the option labeled “Add me to their groups” is checked, then save your changes.
Next, open the Google Home app on your mobile device. Tap your profile picture, followed by the settings cog. Navigate to the “Early Access” section and select “Sign up” to submit your request. If Google approves your application, you will receive a notification confirming that Gemini is ready for use within the app and on your compatible speakers and displays.
(Source: 9to5 Google)
