Google is testing a large firmware update for its older Home speakers, expanding local Matter control in the Home app, and removing Pro model access from Gemini AI Plus subscriptions. The moves signal a shift in how G…

The firmware rollout targets Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio devices. The Home app now offers local‑network Matter control for Philips Hue lights. Gemini AI Plus members received emails warning that …

Google announced a test of a big firmware update for the original Home speaker, the Home Mini, the Nest Mini, and the Nest Audio. The update is described as "big" in internal communications. It arrives while the devic…

Older speakers still handle voice commands for many users. A firmware bump can patch security flaws, improve wake‑word detection, and extend compatibility with newer services. Google has not detailed the exact changes…