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Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations

by | May 28, 2026

A security camera, alongside an example of the Gemini for Home camera automation trigger features.

Your security cameras will watch for specific events, and then trigger whatever actions you need automatically. | Image: Google

Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature that can trigger smart home routines based on what your security cameras can see. This is one of several updates announced yesterday for Gemini for Home, including enhanced voice command support and general stability improvements, following its early access launch in October.

“We are introducing a brand-new starter that lets you design automations based on visual insights,” Google said in its announcement. “Because your cameras can now actually understand what they see, your smart home can automatically react to almost anything happening around your home.”

The feature is cu …

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