Google explains the Gemini Home rollout 'confusion' – and reveals when to expect a full launch (www.techradar.com)

Google has clarified why the Gemini for Home rollout has been confusing and when people can expect the full switch: the upgrade is being applied per home address (not per Google account), begins in the US first, and will expand to other markets starting in Q1 2026. Google posted an updated FAQ and forum answers explaining that each household will be upgraded separately as the update propagates, there's no guaranteed spot in the queue (though signing up for early access helps), and users should keep their home address current in the Google Home app. Gemini will replace Google Assistant across devices — including the Google Home app — and it supports smart-home hardware going back roughly 10 years; basic Gemini features are free, while advanced capabilities require a Google Home Premium subscription. For the AI/ML community this matters because the rollout signifies a platform-wide migration to Google’s Gemini assistant, standardizing AI-powered interactions across a large installed base of devices. The address-based deployment model creates operational and privacy implications for multi-home households and administrators, and the paid tier signals how advanced, compute-heavy features may be monetized. Google’s encouragement of in-situ feedback ("okay Google, send feedback") also shows an iterative, user-driven refinement approach during the staged release.