XDA Developers on MSN

Alexa+ and Google Home's AI didn't revolutionize anything in 2025, but Home Assistant did

A free and open-source platform beat two giants when it comes to smart homes in 2025.

I upgraded to Gemini for Google Home, but I almost regret it for these two reasons

The Gemini for Home update supercharges Google's smart speakers and displays with AI smarts but it also introduces new ...
CNET on MSN

5 Clever Alternatives to Voice Assistants in Your Smart Home

5 Clever Alternatives to Voice Assistants in Your Smart Home ...
Ars Technica

Home Assistant’s Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powers

Home Assistant announced today the availability of the Voice Preview Edition, its own design of a living-room-friendly box to offer voice assistance with home automation. Having used it for a few ...
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I swapped my Google Nest Mini for a self-hosted open-source voice assistant, and it’s brilliant

I've been all-in on Home Assistant for the past year, building out my smart home and seeing many quality-of-life upgrades as a result. From linking my PC's audio interface to my smart lights to custom ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Rolls Out Early Access To Gemini For Home Voice Assistant

We all knew it was coming and now Google is roll out early access to Gemini for Home voice assistant in the U.S. You can either say "Hey Google" to your speaker or display to request specific help or ...
Forbes

Google Is Updating Home And Nest Devices With New Gemini Skills

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Gemini for Home AI upgrade on a Nest Hub Max display. Get ...
Android Authority

Tired of Google Home not working? This new change will make you furious

Google is updating names for certain voice options for Gemini-powered Assistant on Google Nest and Home smart devices. Some of these names are now simpler and easier to recall. These changes do not ...