Google’s Home app is getting a major Spring 2026 update that finally makes navigating security footage less of a chore. The upgrade introduces a modern, AI-powered camera experience that lets cameras work together to tell a clearer story of what’s happening at home, replacing the old clunky timeline of raw video. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, users can now swipe between views, resize the player, or jump clips with 10-second buttons for faster playback.

The update also fixes the app’s past performance issues, with smoother scrolling, better frame rates, and a new event details page that keeps the video visible. For those with older Nest cameras, Gemini-generated event descriptions are now available—smart summaries that highlight key actions like a person being seen or glass breaking—though it requires an Advanced plan of Google Home Premium. Familiar face detection is also getting an upgrade, cleaning up the library by removing low-quality images to keep face data accurate.

Gemini 3.1 voice upgrades bring smarter reasoning to the assistant, letting users give complex multi-step commands in one go, like updating a shopping list while adding new items. The update also adds more home automation options, letting users manage kitchen appliances, robot vacuums, and smart lock statuses. While the app’s speed and AI features are a huge improvement, the cloud-based AI watching footage raises privacy concerns for some users.