Google Home update adds instant relinking prompts and boosts command response speed
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Updated · The Verge · Apr 28
Google Home update adds instant relinking prompts and boosts command response speed
16 articles · Updated · The Verge · Apr 28
The latest Google Home update introduces instant account-relinking prompts for offline devices and speeds up basic command responses by up to 1.5 seconds in English, French, and Spanish.
Users now receive immediate notifications if a device is offline due to an expired partner link, reducing troubleshooting time. The update also improves Gemini’s ability to distinguish between standalone and follow-up commands.
Google’s new Home Vitals program enables developers to monitor device integration health, aiming for more stable connections. These enhancements build on previous updates that improved camera controls and AI-powered features for Google Home users.
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