Google Home gets a battery-efficient widget and camera fixes

Google Home has introduced updates and fixes to its app and Gemini voice assistant. The Home app now has a widget that pauses background updates and polling when the phone's screen is off, improving battery efficiency.

Several fixes are also rolling out, including smoother multi-account switching and reduced Live Mode interruptions. According to Android Authority, Google Home has been experiencing issues, such as Voice Match struggling to identify users, and the company is working on a resolution.

The updates also include improvements to cameras and the start of early access to Google Home Model Context Protocol (MCP). Android Authority and 9to5Google both mention that these updates are part of a larger effort to improve the Google Home experience.

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