Google’s latest attempt to integrate its generative AI model, Gemini, into smart home devices may seem promising, but it raises more questions than answers. Gemini for Home is a premium subscription service that comes with extended video history and AI-powered features like daily summaries, notifications, and more.
However, early reviews have shown that Gemini can struggle with accuracy, leading to periodic warnings of home invasion – both human and animal. This raises concerns about the reliability and usefulness of this technology.
To use Gemini’s features, you’ll need a paid subscription starting at $20 per month for extended camera history and AI-powered summaries. The cheaper option costs $10, but it provides less video history and no AI-assisted notifications.
Despite Google’s advancements in AI, even the current state of the art may not be reliable enough to handle complex real-world situations. With Gemini Live on smart speakers, users are getting a taste of what’s possible – but is it worth the price and potential headaches?
Source: https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/10/unexpectedly-a-deer-briefly-entered-the-family-room-living-with-gemini-home