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Unlock a whole new level of Google Home
Fall 2024
Google Home update
Google Home's newest features will elevate your every day. Unlock new ways to get help at home with the new home panel on Google TV Streamer,1,2 the latest features for Pixel Watch 33,4 and an update in the Google Home app that allows you to grant guests access to your smart home controls, coming later in 2025.1,2
Google Home, always in view
Turn your tablet into an always-on control panel
Your Pixel Tablet makes it even easier to access and control your smart home devices with a new home panel screensaver.1 Plus, you can share pics right from the digital photo frame, and choose from stylish new clock designs that match your style.
Favourites widget for Google Home
Control your home from your home screen
Get quick access to your smart home from your Android phones and tablets with the Google Home widget. Turn off lights, adjust your thermostat and more with fewer taps straight from your home screen.1
Improvements and more capabilities for your favourite smart home features
The right access for the right people
Share your smart home with confidence
Give your kids, roommates or guests limited access to your smart home. Coming soon to the Google Home app, you can adjust their level of control, and they can adjust things like the lights or temperature.1,2
Nest camera and Doorbell feeds
It's all on your wrist
Get notifications from your Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell, then see the camera feed on your Pixel Watch with the Google Home app.1,2
The home panel on Google TV
All play. No pause.
The best seat in the house is a little cozier with the home panel now available on the Google TV Streamer.1 Control your lights, thermostats, cameras and more—all while you stream.2 Just point, click and chill.
More from the fall 2024 Google Home update
Explore even more features coming in this release
See the full list of features in this update in the link below on the Google Nest Community Blog.
Even more to explore
Discover the latest products, new features and inspirational ideas
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Availability limited to select users. Requires Public Preview enrollment and compatible smart home devices. Available first in US English. See support.google.com/googlenest/answer/12494697 for more details.
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Home automations require additional enrollment and setup, and depend on working Internet, Wi-Fi and service availability from Google and third parties that manufacture devices included in the automations. Requires compatible smart devices (sold separately).
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Availability limited to select users. Requires Public Preview enrollment and compatible smart home devices. Available first in US English. See support.google.com/googlenest/answer/12494697 for more details.
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Only available on Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), Nest Doorbell (battery), Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) and 1st gen Nest Cams that have been transferred to the Home app.