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Google Home upgrades voice AI to Gemini 3.1 and adds camera navigation

Ars Technica •
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Google Home now runs Gemini 3.1, its latest AI engine, after a year of gradual updates. Early‑access users already see a more fluent voice experience, while the system can handle longer, multi‑step commands without breaking them into fragments.

Camera feeds gain easier navigation, and event labeling becomes clearer. The update also expands Gemini’s role in the Home app, allowing users to query camera history and create automations through a conversational interface.

The rollout marks a shift toward smarter, more reliable smart‑home interactions. With Gemini 3.1’s advanced reasoning, the speaker can process complex prompts that previously required multiple commands, tightening the loop between voice intent and device action.

These changes position Google Home as a more capable hub for home control, tightening the gap between conversational AI and everyday smart‑home tasks.