Google Gemini for Home adds Continued Conversation
- Google is rolling out Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home.
- The feature lets users ask follow-up questions without saying “Hey Google” again.
- Google said Gemini for Home will keep context and ignore background chatter during the follow-up window.
Google is rolling out Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home, according to a Google blog post and Google Home release notes cited by Android Authority. The rollout applies to all early access users and keeps the microphone active for a few seconds after an initial request so users can ask a follow-up question or give another command without repeating the wake phrase.
Google said users will know Gemini for Home is still listening when pulsing lights appear on the device. Google also said Gemini for Home will remember context across the follow-up exchange and ignore background chatter during that listening window.
The update restores a feature that users associated with Google Assistant as Google continues shifting home voice interactions to Gemini. Android Authority reported that Continued Conversation was one of the top user requests during the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini for Home.
Related Questions
- Does Gemini for Home support follow-up questions without saying “Hey Google” again?
- Yes. Google is rolling out Continued Conversation for Gemini for Home, which keeps the microphone active for a few seconds after your first request so you can ask a follow-up without repeating the wake phrase.
- Who gets Continued Conversation on Gemini for Home?
- Early access users get it. Google Home release notes said the feature is rolling out to all early access users.
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