United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- Google has announced a major refresh of its smart home lineup, unveiling new Nest devices and confirming that its Gemini AI will now be integrated directly into Google Home products.

The update includes a new Google Home speaker, designed with upgraded audio hardware and a sleeker look, alongside refreshed Nest Cams and Nest Doorbells.

According to Google, the products are being positioned as both smarter and more secure, with Gemini acting as the intelligence layer for real-time insights and automation.

Google has said the Gemini integration will allow users to interact with their devices more naturally.

For example, instead of navigating menus, users can ask questions like "What happened in my driveway this...