Gemini AI is gaining new powers inside the smart home ecosystem with a major update that enables broadcast messaging through Google Home devices. This feature, previously exclusive to Google Assistant, can now be accessed directly through the Gemini app, marking another step in Google’s gradual shift away from its older voice assistant platform. With this update, users can now send voice or text messages to their Nest speakers and smart displays using only Gemini AI.
Google had initially teased this feature in June as part of a larger set of upgrades planned for Google Home. Now, the feature is being officially rolled out to users. Once activated, Gemini allows the broadcasting of a message to either a specific device, an entire room, or all connected devices within the home. For instance, a user can now say, “Broadcast to the kitchen, dinner is ready,” and the message will instantly play on the designated smart display or speaker.
The functionality mirrors a traditional intercom system but with AI at the center. To use it, the Gemini app must be connected to a user’s Google Home setup. If not already connected, the app will prompt the user to enable the required extension. After setup, Gemini takes over and uses the Google Home network to push out messages, making communication between household members smoother and more dynamic.
One of the key advantages of this upgrade is the ability to operate the feature from both smartphones and tablets. Whether someone is returning home and wants to inform everyone or simply wants to remind kids about their homework in the living room, Gemini makes it as easy as issuing a quick command. The feature works with both typed inputs and voice prompts, providing flexibility in how users interact with their smart homes.
This rollout aligns with Google's broader transition strategy, where Gemini is expected to gradually replace Google Assistant across multiple platforms. With features like broadcast messaging now ported over, it signals that Google is serious about turning Gemini into the new centerpiece of its AI ecosystem. Additionally, this level of integration also demonstrates how AI is evolving to manage not just digital queries but real time domestic interaction.
Gemini’s broadcast feature is part of a growing list of capabilities that make smart homes more intuitive and personalized. With AI handling tasks such as reminders, recipes, lighting, and now communications, users can expect a more seamless experience. This evolution of Gemini may soon make the Google Assistant completely obsolete, especially as more functions migrate to the new AI interface.
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