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Google Delays Smart Home Rollout, Users Eye Alexa

10/14/2025

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Google announced new smart home devices, including the Google Home Speaker, with the Gemini for Home rollout in India delayed to 2026.
The delay and lack of updates have driven some users to consider switching to Amazon's Alexa.
The Gemini Early Access Programme has begun in select regions, reflecting ongoing skepticism about Google's commitment to the smart home ecosystem.

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Story summary

Google announced new smart home devices, including the Google Home Speaker, with the Gemini for Home rollout in India delayed to 2026.
The delay and lack of updates have driven some users to consider switching to Amazon's Alexa.
The Gemini Early Access Programme has begun in select regions, reflecting ongoing skepticism about Google's commitment to the smart home ecosystem.