Google Gemini for Home Gains ‘Live Search’ for Nest Cameras with Premium Subscription

Google is enhancing its smart home ecosystem with a significant update to Gemini for Home, introducing a feature called “Live Search” that allows the AI to analyze live camera feeds. This enables users to interact with their cameras in a more conversational way, moving beyond simply reviewing past events.

Real-Time Visual Search with Gemini

The new “Live Search” capability, announced by Anish Kattukaran, chief product officer for Gemini for Home, allows Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers to ask questions about the current state of their property. For example, users can ask, “Hey Google, is there a car in the driveway?” and Gemini will process the live video feed from connected Nest cameras to provide an immediate answer. Mashable

Unlike traditional smart cameras that typically require a trigger, such as motion detection, Live Search offers a proactive and conversational experience. Users can inquire about specific details in the live feed, such as whether the dog is in the yard or if a package has been delivered.

Cost of Advanced Intelligence

Access to Live Search is exclusive to Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers, priced at $20 per month or $200 annually. Mashable This positions Google’s service at a higher price point compared to basic cloud storage plans offered by competitors.

Google is betting on the value of “ambient AI,” a system that not only records video but also understands the physical environment. Mashable

Expanding Google Home Features

Beyond Live Search, Google is also rolling out several features from “Public Preview” to “General Availability,” including:

• Nest x Yale Lock: Users can now manage guest passcodes, settings, and history directly within the Google Home app without requiring a separate bridge.
• Nest Wifi Pro: A March 2026 update will improve mesh performance, stability, and security for the Nest Wifi Pro routers.
• New Automation Starters: The app is adding new triggers for routines, such as “When the security system is armed” or “If the Pixel Tablet is not docked by 9 pm.”

Ongoing Improvements and User Feedback

The Google team is actively incorporating user feedback from the Early Access phase to refine Gemini for Home. This includes addressing technical issues, such as reducing instances of Gemini interrupting users and ensuring reliable music playback. Mashable

Kattukaran encourages users to utilize the app’s feedback tool to report any glitches or issues they encounter.

Gemini for Home Availability and Subscription Details

Gemini for Home features are currently rolling out in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Google Nest Help Some features, like Live Search, require a Google Home Premium subscription. Early access to the Gemini for Home voice assistant began in the United States on October 28, 2025, and in Canada on December 18, 2025. Google Nest Help