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Google Home update addresses lingering voice control pain points
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google Home's August 20 update improves voice assistant Gemini by enhancing Spotify command recognition, reducing errors in song, artist, and playlist requests.
- Broadcast commands are now a two-step process, requiring users to initiate the broadcast and then state the message, minimizing miscommunication.
- Users can now control smart light color temperature with precise kelvin values via voice commands, a feature previously limited to app controls.
- The update includes app stability improvements such as fewer iOS crashes, consistent temperature units, support for European-style door locks, and better offline camera controls.
- Android camera streams now avoid being stuck at 360p, and failed Google Home Premium payments will trigger clear alerts to prevent service interruptions.
