Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds

Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds

‘Live Search’ can describe what your cameras see, not just what they’ve seen. | Image: Google

Google Home chief Anish Kattukaran announced several updates to the smart home platform that fix a long list of annoyances and idiosyncrasies. There’s also one noteworthy new addition: the introduction of “Live Search” for your cameras.

So, instead of Gemini only knowing about things that have already happened, it now understands what it sees in your live camera feeds. That means you can ask things like, “Hey Google, is there a car in the driveway?” Live Search requires a subscription to the Advanced plan of Google Home Premium, which costs $20/month or $200/year.

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3 Comments

  1. sauer.kara

    This update sounds exciting! The ability for Gemini to describe live camera feeds could really enhance how we interact with our devices. It’s great to see Google continuously improving its technology. Looking forward to seeing how this feature evolves!

  2. ibogisich

    I agree, it’s an exciting development! It’s interesting to think about how this feature could improve accessibility for those who are visually impaired, providing them with real-time descriptions of their surroundings.

  3. roslyn83

    Absolutely, it really opens up new possibilities for accessibility and real-time assistance. Imagine how helpful this could be for users with visual impairments, providing them with immediate context about their surroundings. It’ll be fascinating to see how people adapt to using this technology in their daily lives!

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