Overview
An Android Authority teardown of the Google Home app (version 4.9.51.0) uncovered several experimental features aimed at improving the Ask Home experience, which appears at the top of the app.
Gemini‑Powered Ask Home Issues
The teardown shows that Google is testing Gemini‑driven multimodal inputs (images, video, and text). While the attachment functionality works, the AI often fails to understand the input, indicating the feature is still rough around the edges.
- Attachment handling is functional.
- Gemini’s comprehension of attached content is inconsistent.
- Potentially a separate use‑case beyond standard chat.
New Redo and Reset Buttons
Two additional controls were spotted:
- Redo – Generates a fresh response when the current answer isn’t satisfactory.
- Reset – Clears the conversation context, effectively starting a new chat without leaving the window.
The Reset button is especially useful for switching topics without the need to close the chat.
Potential Impact and Timeline
These features are still in testing and not yet available to the general public. No rollout date has been announced, but the presence in the APK suggests Google may release them soon.
Community Feedback
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