Google Home is getting a major update that includes a host of fixes

Date:
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:51:15 +0000

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The latest Google Home update for Android and iOS is a big one, and here's what's coming your way.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A big update for Google Home is rolling out The improvements include better support for Matter devices It's rolling out now for Android and iOS It's not been the easiest of years for
the Google Home app and anyone trying to use it what with the whole Gemini switchover and everything that's gone along with it but the smart home app
is now continuing to move in the right direction with another major update
for Android and iOS.

As detailed in the official changelog (via 9to5Google ), the update includes
a bunch of fixes for Gemini: transferring music between rooms, setting
timers, and controlling YouTube TV playback should now work more reliably, with fewer "sorry, I didn't understand" responses when no voice command has been issued. There's a new Home Premium benefits screen, and more accurate icons for Matter-controlled windows and doors on Android, including garage doors, windows, gates, blinds, and cabinets. These controls, plus those for Matter devices showing energy data, will be more specific and tailored, and less generic. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

If you've got cameras set up, you get more reliable event timeline scrolling on iOS, a smoother live view on foldable phones on Android, plus improved Wi-Fi connectivity and faster night vision switching across all your Nest cameras. There are also upgrades including more accurate status light
behavior on specific camera models. Check for your update The Google TV Streamer is one of the devices getting an update (Image credit: Google) Other fixes and improvements include online status indicators that are more
reliable on iOS, spaces that load more smoothly on Android, and a number of quality tweaks to various visual layouts including the Thread setting screen on iOS and the parental controls page on Android. You may like Google Home rolls out new updates for voice commands and app features Philips Hue lights just got a big Matter upgrade in Google Home Google Home update adds new Gemini voice commands and Spotify fixes

At the same time, firmware updates are rolling out for the Google TV
Streamer, Nest Wi-Fi units, and Nest and Google Home speakers. Across the board you should see fewer bugs and more reliable operation, while numerous security patches have also been applied to keep your smart home devices safe.

On the speakers, there are upgrades to streaming performance, audio quality, volume tuning between paired speakers, local network discovery, Bluetooth streaming, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, and controls for Google Meet voice
controls. It's a fairly comprehensive update though it hasn't addressed all the issues users are continuing to have. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Google says the update is rolling out now, and may take a few days to reach everyone. You should get it automatically eventually, but if you want to
check manually, tap your profile picture then Manage apps and devices in the Play Store app on Android, or tap your profile picture then App Updates in
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