Nest speakers and Google Home displays....Home devices. In Transition Delayed: Android phones & tablets primary Google Assistant replacement...Google's ambitious plan to replace its long Google Assistant with its newer, AI Gemini...Google is also reportedly testing Gemini on Google TV and has early access programs running for smart.... The Google Assistant app will no longer be available for download. The standalone Google Assistant...This applies not just to Android but also to the standalone Google Assistant app on iOS....deadline to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android smartphones and tablets....Transition Timeline Change: Original Plan: Complete replacement of Google Assistant with...Adjusts Timeline for a Smoother Transition In a recent update, Google confirmed it is pushing back its...On phones and tablets that meet the minimum requirements to run Gemini, the Google Assistant service...This multi strategy indicates Google's vision for Gemini as a unified, cross AI, not...app for iOS will also be discontinued. The "switch back to Google Assistant" option in the Gemini.... Under Testing/Development: Google TV, smart speakers & displays via early access programs...transition to continue "into 2026." Reason: To ensure a "seamless transition" for users. Google...Earlier in 2025, Google took a major step by enabling Gemini to perform key assistant functions—like...Key User Impact Post: Google Assistant will be removed from eligible Android devices...This staggered approach allows Google to monitor performance, fix issues, and manage the load on its...According to Google, the decision to adjust the timeline is to "make sure we deliver a seamless transition...some devices like the Pixel 10 series, the Gemini app even includes an option to "switch back to Google...It is also available on Android Auto for in systems and has been deployed to smart home devices like...Industry observers speculate the extra time will be used to bake more of Google Assistant's established...Platform Status of Gemini: Already Launched: Wear OS smartwatches, Android Auto, Nest & Google...ensuring no functionality is lost in the upgrade. A Phased Approach for a Major Platform Shift Google...Beyond Phones While the mobile transition is taking longer than expected, Gemini's integration into Google's...This delay suggests Google is prioritizing a polished, bug experience over a rushed rollout, acknowledging

classic Google Assistant on mobile devices....However, Google's ultimate direction is unchanged....With that deadline just weeks away, Google has opted for a more measured approach....In a significant shift from its earlier roadmap, Google has announced a delay in its plan to retire the...The original plan, announced in March 2025, was to fully replace the Google Assistant with Gemini on...Key Timeline Adjustment: Original Plan March 2025: Sunset Google Assistant on mobile devices...Adjusts Its Timeline for a Seamless Transition On December 19, 2025, Google updated its community posts...March 2026. Assistant's Age: Will mark ten years of service when fully retired in 2026. Google...The extended timeline suggests Google is prioritizing a smooth user experience over a rushed deadline...full decade since the Assistant's initial debut. The Reason Behind the Delay Remains Unclear Google's...This transition is also part of a broader rollout, with upgrades planned for home devices, smartwatches...Means for Users and the Ecosystem For millions of Android users, this delay means the familiar "Hey Google..., displays Wearables Pixel Watch Automotive Android Auto The Broader Context of Google's...Google is navigating the delicate balance of innovating with its powerful Gemini models while maintaining...The coming months will be critical for Google to finalize Gemini's capabilities and communicate the change...Transition: The upgrade from Assistant to Gemini is planned for: Mobile devices phones, tablets Home

Hub 2nd gen, Nest Hub Max Smart Speakers: Nest Audio, Nest Mini, Google Home, Google Home...is granted on a per"Home" basis within the Google Home app, not per user account....Promise and Premium Model of Gemini for Home Google promotes Gemini for Home as a substantial upgrade...Google has confirmed that this multilingual capability for Gemini for Home is scheduled to arrive in...The news was confirmed by Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Nest, via a social...Compatible Google/Nest Devices for Gemini for Home Smart Displays: Nest Hub 1st gen, Nest...A vast global user base of Google Home devices awaits news of when Gemini will arrive in Europe, Asia...Max, Google Home Mini Network Devices: Nest Wifi points Third: Select third...Traditional Assistant Feature Gemini for Home Google Assistant Core...Google's next announcements will likely focus on these broader international plans, pricing for the Home...allows for extended, conversational interactions—are locked behind a paid Google Home Premium subscription...Basic free, Advanced features require Google Home Premium subscription Free Language Understanding...Home, Home Max, and Home Mini speakers....Google's ambitious plan to replace the classic Google Assistant with its more advanced Gemini AI in smart...Key Differences: Gemini for Home vs....home devices is taking its first major step beyond the United States....However, Google has adopted a freemium model for this advanced functionality....has officially announced the expansion of the Gemini for Home Early Access program to Canada....Gemini for Home Early Access Rollout Timeline Late October 2025: Initial announcement of...program to Canada, marking a significant milestone in the global deployment of its next home...Gemini for Home. Early December 2025: Accelerated rollout begins for US users. December...While basic Gemini for Home features are free, more advanced capabilities—such as Gemini Live, which...Technology Gemini AI multimodal model Classic Google Assistant Access Model Freemium...Crosses the Border into Canada Following its accelerated rollout in the US earlier in December 2025, Google...and Asia in the future. How Access Works and Which Devices Are Compatible Access to Gemini for Home...This means that when an invitation is accepted, all smart devices linked to that specific digital "Home...Some Nest Wifi points and select third speakers with Google Assistant are also supported. The...program expands to Canada. Early 2026: Planned launch of French language support. Gemini for Home...hardware like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub 1st and 2nd gen, Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, and the older Google...speakers with Google Assistant built French Language Support Slated for Early 2026 A key challenge...features, changed behaviors, and what they perceive as a downgrade in reliability for certain smart home...development is crucial for serving Canada's bilingual population, particularly in Quebec, and signals Google's...complaints, demand to try the new AI appears to remain high, as evidenced by the growing waitlists and Google's...fundamental flaws, and how a different market responds to the change. The Road Ahead for a Global Smart Home

For years, Google has been on a mission to consolidate its smart home ecosystem under the Google Home...with the Google Home app update on December 10, 2025....By bringing nearly a decade's worth of devices into the Google Home app, Google is working to create...2023: Google began the official transition of Nest features to Google Home. Dec 2025:...has reaffirmed its commitment to broad device support within the Google Home app....one step closer to reality. Google Simplifies the Smart Home Transition The key improvement arrived...Migration Timeline Context: 2015: Oldest Nest devices now supported in Google Home app....A recent update to the Google Home app aims to change that narrative by introducing a significantly simplified...: Limited to Google Home Public Preview program users. Device Support: Nest cameras, thermostats...As of its initial release, the functionality is limited to those enrolled in the Google Home Public Preview...Home app with a single tap....Home are firmly underway, paving the way for a simpler, more cohesive smart home management experience...way to move devices, finally addressing a major user complaint and bringing the unified smart home vision...represents a critical milestone in Google's long strategy to retire the standalone Nest app....This pre phase allows Google to gather feedback and iron out any potential glitches before a...days later, revealed a highly anticipated feature: the ability to transfer all Nest devices to the Google...Update Date: December 10, 2025 Core Feature: One bulk transfer of Nest devices to Google...user base. Broad Device Compatibility for a Unified Hub Alongside the improved migration tool, Google...One bulk transfer feature introduced in preview. The Road to a Single Smart Home App This update...Home app. Previous Process: Required individual, manual transfer for each device. Availability...ready for prime time, its existence signals that the final stages of the Nest app's integration into Google

Google's latest beta release for its Pixel smartphones is shaping up to be a significant update, addressing...These changes signal a shift in Google's approach, offering Pixel owners greater personalization and...time, the ability for users to remove the previously permanent "At a Glance" widget from the Pixel home...Other New Features in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 Home Screen Customization: Toggle to disable...For years, Pixel devices have featured a non "At a Glance" widget at the top of the main home...with bunny ears, and people wrestling. Total Emoji Count with variations: 3,953 Pixel Home...Flexibility Perhaps the most impactful change for daily Pixel users is the newfound control over the home...Although the feature is not yet available to all beta testers, its presence indicates Google is preparing...the Future of Pixel Software The changes in this beta release represent a meaningful evolution in Google's...By allowing the removal of a core, signature widget, Google is acknowledging that user choice and personalization

over their home screen layout....Google has begun seeding the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 to a wide range of Pixel devices, marking the first...not a monumental feature drop, the update addresses several specific user requests and continues Google's...This change, while technical, is a logical step in Google's broader "Aluminium OS" initiative to enhance...when an app accesses location; tap to see which app. Removable 'At a Glance' The persistent home...who prefer classic navigation buttons, the update introduces an option to reverse their order Back, Home...With the stable release slated for March 2026, this beta allows Google to test these incremental changes...Visually, folder opening animations have been refreshed, and Google has renamed its "Themed icons" option...to "Minimal." Beta Risks and Eligible Devices As with any beta software, Google cautions users about...The persistent "At a Glance" widget on the Pixel home screen is now removable, granting users more control