Google Home Speaker (Gemini refresh) — What’s new

Google announced a refreshed Google Home Speaker powered by Gemini. Key details:

• AI: Gemini assistant front and center; Gemini Live available for Home Premium subscribers for more natural conversations.
• Audio: 360-degree sound and the ability to pair two Home Speakers with the Google TV Streamer for surround sound. Also compatible with other Google Nest speakers.
• Privacy: Physical mic mute button.
• Price & release: $99, launching Spring 2026.
• Colors: porcelain, hazel, jade, berry.
• Launch countries: US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia, New Zealand.

The speaker highlights Google’s push to bring Gemini to more hardware, similar to recent Alexa AI updates from Amazon. The Home Speaker’s light ring will show when Gemini is listening, processing or responding.

Official details: Google blog — Gemini for Home

Not yet listed for sale on Amazon — search link: Buy/search on Amazon

Will you upgrade your smart speaker for on-device Gemini? Share your thoughts in the comments below.