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Your Google Home setup is getting its long-awaited Gemini upgrade soon - what to expect

Gemini for Home is poised to take over from Google Assistant - and that's a big deal. Here's why it matters.

Instead of an "If this, then that" behavior or following simple commands one at a time, Gemini will be able to have longer, more natural conversations with you, letting you give it more complex prompts than simply "Turn on the living room lamp." "With Gemini, you can use your existing speakers and displays to give your voice assistant commands to control your smart home, calendar, reminders, TV, and more. Google is rolling out both free and paid versions of Gemini for Home, though it is unclear what each option will include; advanced features may end up behind a paywall.

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