Google Home: what changed
Google Play describes this release as a mix of new features, improvements and bug fixes. The app itself offers a dashboard for compatible home devices, camera views and controls, with some products and features varying by region.
What changed
- 01New features, improvements and fixes
Google Play says each release can include new features, improvements and bug fixes. The app is designed to bring compatible Nest, Chromecast and Google Home devices into one place, with a home overview and device controls. If you use compatible products, open Google Home after installing to see your home and access the controls available to you.
- 02Check your home at a glance
The app's home view is intended to show the status of your home and keep you up to date on activity you may have missed. Dashboards let you group devices, and the organized layout helps you move among device controls and settings. What appears depends on the compatible products set up in your home.
- 03Review camera events and history
For compatible cameras, Google Home offers a live view and a history interface for camera events. The description says the interface is designed to make it easier to see what happened. Camera access depends on having a compatible product, and some products or features may not be available in every region.
- Version
- Varies with device
- On Google Play
- Oct 16, 2026
- Rollout
- Rolling out via Google Play
- Developer
- Google LLC
Should you update now?
It is worth installing now if you use compatible home devices: Google Home brings device controls, home status and camera views together, and the app can also let you ask Gemini for Home to control devices. The notes describe routine feature improvements and bug fixes, making this a practical update for keeping the app current.
Get the update
Open Google Home in Google PlayOfficial listing by Google LLC
On the listing, Update means this build is waiting for your phone; Open means you already have it or a newer one.
Worth knowing
Google Home is built around compatible Nest, Chromecast and Google Home devices, so check that your products work with the app before relying on its controls. Some products and features vary by region. The app includes camera live view and event history for compatible cameras, and Gemini for Home can be used to ask for device actions where available. Installing through Google Play keeps your mail/data and settings.
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