Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they’ve struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that.
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Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
The Google Home Speaker nails the hardware, but Gemini for Home isn’t the assistant we’ve been waiting for.
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Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it’s finally Google’s turn. The Google Home Speaker is the company’s first new smart speaker in six years and its first “built for Gemini.” After years of neglect, Google appears to be finally getting serious about the smart home — again. The new speaker is the clearest sign yet. Gemini for Home, however, still feels unfinished.
– Gemini’s conversational understanding is impressive
Analysis
– A smart home controller for Matter and Thread
– Can pair with the Google TV Streamer
– Gemini is slow and unreliable
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