Google Home is Getting Smarter: A Deep Dive into Upcoming Features
Google is continuously evolving the Home experience, and a recent exploration of the latest app update reveals exciting possibilities on the horizon. We’ve meticulously analyzed the code within the app – a process known as decompilation – to uncover hints of features Google is developing. remember, thes are potential additions, and their release isn’t guaranteed. However, we’ll share what we’ve found and even demonstrate some features that appear close to launch.
Enhanced Security & Intelligence for Your Home
Like Nest Aware, Google Home Premium aims to provide proactive security features for your connected cameras. It will allow your cameras to record video when activity is detected. Furthermore, you’ll be able to “teach” compatible cameras to recognize familiar faces, adding a personalized layer to your home security.
Google is emphasizing “security that understands what it sees.” This means you can expect more detailed AI-powered event descriptions, smarter notifications, and thorough daily summaries of activity at your home. Importantly, the code also references integration with E911 emergency calling services, potentially offering a crucial safety net.
Introducing Google Home Premium Advanced
A more robust tier, “Google Home Premium Advanced,” is also in progress. This appears to be the equivalent of Nest Aware Plus, offering a 60-day event history and 10 days of continuous 24/7 recording.
Currently, Google Home Premium is already bundled with certain Google One subscriptions in the UK. The code suggests this benefit may expand globally, likely starting with Google One AI Pro and higher plans.
Here’s what the app messaging indicates:
* “Google Home Premium is included in your Google One subscription. get more video history and bright alerts by setting it up.”
* “Google One bundles [product name] and deep AI integration across Google apps for the best of Google AI in your home and beyond.”
A Redesigned App with “Ask Home”
Prepare for a significant app overhaul. The upcoming redesign centers around a new feature called “Ask Home.” This intuitive tool will allow you to simply describe what you want to automate or request searches of your video and home history.
Imagine saying,”Show me all footage of the front door from yesterday afternoon,” or “Turn off the living room lights when I leave.” “Ask Home” aims to make controlling your smart home even more natural and effortless.
This exploration provides a glimpse into Google’s vision for the future of the smart home. We’ll continue to monitor updates and bring you the latest insights as they emerge.