Google Home to receive generative AI enhancement
Google Home to receive generative AI enhancement
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your smart home devices because Google is about to take them to a whole new level of intelligence! While the tech giant has recently unveiled its superpowered Assistant in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, it’s the slew of generative artificial intelligence (AI) updates coming to the Google Home app that is sure to turn heads among smart home enthusiasts.
Imagine being able to ask your Google Home app questions like, “Did any strangers come to my door yesterday?” and receiving a response in natural language, akin to having a personal security guard at your service. This is made possible through generative AI, which gives the Home app the ability to provide intelligent and human-like responses. Instead of just a security guard, it’s more like having a personal assistant, thanks to Assistant with Bard likely powering this feature. With Google’s large language model, PaLM 2, the virtual assistant now possesses the generative AI capabilities of the AI chatbot, Bard.
But that’s not all! Google is introducing a new summary feature that provides users with an overview of their smart home activity. This summary allows users to quickly check their recent history and pose questions to Google Home about it. Want to know how many packages were delivered or how many people were detected? Just ask Google Home, and it will provide you with the information you need, all in a natural and conversational way.
Another exciting addition is the “Help me script” feature, which harnesses the power of generative AI to enable users to write and edit code for custom automations. This feature complements the Script Editor, which is currently in its preview phase. By using natural language to describe the desired outcome, the “Help me script” feature will generate the code needed to be entered into Script Editor, much like the ChatGPT and Bard AI models. This empowers users to create specific automations that may not be available by default in the Google Home app. Imagine setting up a routine like, “When the doorbell rings, flash the lights in the office and make an announcement over the speakers.” With the ability to code and create custom automations, your smart home becomes even smarter and tailored to your needs.
These updates open up a world of possibilities for smart home enthusiasts, allowing them to interact with their devices in a more natural and personalized manner. The combination of generative AI and the Google Home app will truly revolutionize the way we interact with our smart homes.
So, get ready to say goodbye to clunky interfaces and hello to a more intuitive and conversational AI experience. With Google leading the charge in the smart home arena, there’s no doubt that the future of home automation is looking brighter than ever.
