Hands-Free Home Control: How to Enable and Use the New Google Home Gemini Extension
Unlock seamless smart home control with the new Google Home Gemini Extension, now available for all users.
By Blip Tech
2 min read
Google Home Gemini Extension Now Widely Available
Overview
- Announcement: The Google Home Gemini Extension, previously in preview, is now widely available.
- Platforms: Android and iOS via the Gemini app.
- Access: Users can enable it by tapping their profile avatar, navigating to Extensions, and toggling @Google Home on under 'Device Control'.
Features
- Control Without Unlocking: Allows control over non-sensitive devices from the lockscreen without unlocking the phone.
- Sensitive Controls: Directs users to the Google Home app for sensitive actions.
- Enhanced Capabilities:
- Adjust volume on media devices.
- Pause and resume media playback.
- Thermostat controls with a new tile design matching the Home app.
Example Commands
- Lights:
- Turn on/off specific or all lights in a room.
- Dim or brighten lights to specific percentages.
- Change light colors.
- Switches/Outlets:
- Turn on/off outlets and switches.
- Thermostats:
- Control heating/cooling modes.
- Set or adjust temperatures.
- Fans, Heaters & A/C Units:
- Turn on/off devices.
- Adjust temperature and fan speed.
- Window Coverings:
- Open/close curtains, blinds, and shutters.
- Media Devices:
- Control power and volume for TVs and speakers.
- Pause/resume playback.
- Other Smart Home Devices:
- Start/stop devices like vacuums, washers, coffee makers, etc.
