Google unveils ‘Gemini for Home’ AI assistant and teases new smart speaker

At its annual Made by Google 2025 hardware event, the tech giant introduced Gemini for Home, a next-generation AI assistant created to transform how users interact with their smart homes. Built on Google’s most advanced Gemini models, the assistant promises more natural, intelligent, and personalized help across everyday tasks—from media playback and smart device control to cooking and troubleshooting. “Now, we’re introducing an all-new voice assistant for the next generation of help at home: Gemini for Home. Gemini for Home is built on the same powerful AI models, with unique capabilities designed for the home. It offers reliable, hands-free help and can manage complex tasks across all of your home devices, assisting every member of your household, as well as visitors and guests,” said the company.