Google will reveal its Gemini smart home plans (and hardware) next month

Google is set to unveil its Gemini smart home plans and new hardware on October 1st. The company has teased the announcement, promising that "Gemini is coming to Google Home." The Gemini assistant is expected to eventually replace Google Assistant across the smart home, enabling more natural language interactions and intuitive controls. In addition to the assistant announcement, Google is rumored to launch a new Nest Cam, which is expected to feature a 2K camera, as well as a new Nest Doorbell. The company also hinted at an unknown Nest speaker during a recent launch stream, which is expected to be a part of Google's new home hardware lineup. The article suggests that the new Nest Cam is likely to resemble the existing Nest Cam models, but with some upgrades. Overall, Google's upcoming smart home event promises to unveil a significant update to its Gemini assistant and a range of new hardware products for the home.