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Google now lets you have full conversations with Gemini for Home - Engadget
Google Home just killed 'Hey Google' fatigue. Gemini now understands context across full conversations.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Google's Continued Conversation feature removes friction from voice interactions with Gemini, making smart home AI more natural and usable—a practical product improvement that could drive adoption beyond tech-first users.
The key facts
4 to knowGemini for Google Home now supports multi-turn conversations without 'Hey Google' wake word
Feature called 'Continued Conversation' reduces friction in voice interactions
Improves contextual understanding across sequential user requests
Published April 21, 2026
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