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In summary:
- Google’s Gemini AI voice assistant is expanding to 16 new countries including the UK, Australia, and much of Europe through an early access rollout.
- Tech Advisor reports the expansion includes seven new languages like French, German, and Japanese, offering improved conversational abilities and object recognition for Nest devices.
- The new Google Home Speaker remains delayed with no updated release information despite previous spring 2026 estimates.
Google has revealed that its Gemini for Home voice assistant is extending its reach to more regions, such as the UK, Australia, and several European countries.
Previously, we reported in October that Google’s Gemini AI assistant was being introduced to the company’s Nest smart speakers and displays as a free upgrade available through early access.
This upgrade was expected to significantly enhance features, including better conversational abilities and object recognition for the Nest Camera.
Initially, this rollout was limited to the US, Canada, and Mexico. Google has now announced a broader rollout, expanding early access to seven new languages and 16 additional countries.
The countries included in this expansion are the UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Beyond Europe, the enhancements are also being extended to Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
With the addition of new countries, new languages such as Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish are also being introduced.
This early access rollout is currently underway and is expected to reach all eligible users and devices over the coming week. To gain early access, users should look for an invitation or learn how to switch their home to Gemini for Home using the Google Home app.
Google Workspace support
In addition to the wider availability of its advanced voice assistant, Google has introduced a set of updates to the Google Home App.
These updates include expanded Google Workspace support, allowing users to invite members to their home even if they are on different domains, improved account migration, and the capability to set up Nest devices through a Workspace account.
Google has also launched a “Public Preview” for a new feature that enables users to transfer all older Nest thermostats, cameras, locks, and smoke alarms to the Google Home app in one step.
There is still no update on the launch date for the new Google Home Speaker. Although it was initially projected for “spring 2026,” this timeline has nearly arrived. Google has been asked for further information regarding its release.
