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Google is cleaning up Home’s messiest bugs, with fixes for cameras, Matter devices, and more

Let's hope this goes a long way towards sorting out some of Google Home's performance issues.

Google is cleaning up Home’s messiest bugs, with fixes for cameras, Matter devices, and more

Google is rolling out a substantial update to its Home app and Gemini, addressing a plethora of bugs that have plagued the smart home ecosystem. The updates aim to bolster performance, particularly in camera functionality, and resolve issues that have left users feeling like their Google Home devices are perpetually in a state of flux.

One of the most notable improvements is Gemini's newfound ability to comprehend user commands more accurately. No longer will devices respond with the monotonous "sorry, I didn't understand" refrain for no reason at all. This change promises a more seamless interaction between users and their smart home devices.

In addition to Gemini's enhancements, the update also brings a host of improvements to the Google Home app itself. These performance enhancements should make the app more responsive and reliable for users managing their Google Home devices. The company's commitment to continuously improving its hardware and software ecosystem is evident in the almost overwhelming changelog released earlier today, detailing the recent wave of fixes and upgrades.

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