The latest Gemini for Home updates are focused on camera improvements for Nest and other compatible devices.
Google has used feedback from the Early Access program to tune its AI models around vision. The Familiar Face algorithm will now filter out blurry or incomplete shots of people and prioritize high-quality images in your face library. This should make detection “more accurate.”
Home Brief is now better at describing people who have not been identified as a Familiar Face, like if their face is not fully visible in the shot.
Google is also now better at distinguishing between dogs and cats “from a distance” thanks to improved animal detection. Additionally, the model is better at identifying the color of animals in low-light conditions.
Finally, Google will now generate more detailed AI descriptions for longer videos “to make sure events you care about will be included.”
These updates (December 22, 2025) are rolling out now to “Gemini for Home enabled cameras from Nest and others.”
Google says to “expect more tuning and updates as we head into the new year.”
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