Google has started gradually rolling out the Gemini-powered Google Assistant to some Google Home users on select Nest smart speakers. The company first teased Smarter Google Assistant More starts for the house in August Gemini-powered answers to your general knowledge questionsThe regular Google Assistant will still handle things like smart home and music requests, but you'll hear a bell before the Assistant gives an AI-powered answer.
As detailed by Google in a new support documentThe Gemini in Google Assistant on the Nest speaker (it's a nod to the branding) can answer broader questions with more in-depth answers – similar to Gemini on Android and iOS. You can also ask it follow-up questions and interrupt the response to ask another question, although you'll still have to say “Hey Google” each time.
First Spotted by 9to5GoogleThe Gemini-enhanced assistant started appearing on the speaker earlier this month. However, it's only available on the Nest Audio and Nest Mini (2nd generation) smart speakers – the Nest Smart Display or previous generation speakers are not compatible. AI-powered answers are also only open to users Google Home public previewwhoever they are Nest Aware customers And Who have opted for experimental AI features. However, that last option is not available to everyone in the preview.
As detailed in This support documentIf you're selected to use experimental AI features, you'll receive a notification in your Google Home app inbox. This will let you toggle on an experimental AI feature button to start testing the Gemini-powered Google Assistant.