GOOGLE HOME GETS SMARTER WITH GEMINI 3.1 UPGRADE

The update marks Google Home's biggest enhancement since its 2025 AI overhaul. Gemini 3.1 improves the assistant's ability to interpret and act on user requests while handling recurring and all-day events more effectively. Users can now ask Gemini to complete sophisticated tasks that previously required multiple commands. The upgrade also allows users to "move around" upcoming events, providing greater flexibility in calendar management. Google has deployed the update to early access program participants first. The company also enhanced camera controls within Google Home, integrating Gemini's capabilities more deeply into the visual monitoring features of its smart home ecosystem. These improvements reflect Google's strategy to position Gemini as the central intelligence behind its connected home devices, enabling more natural and efficient interactions with smart home technology.