Google Home continues to evolve as a central hub for smart living, and the June 2025 updates bring an impressive lineup of features aimed at improving usability, automation, and overall user experience. Whether you're streamlining your daily routine or boosting your home's security, these new tools are worth exploring. Here's a concise overview of everything new this month:
1. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for Nest Cams on Google TV
View security camera feeds in a small overlay window while streaming other content. Currently in public preview for those on Google TV.
2. Quick Playback Controls for Camera Recordings
Double-tap to jump forward or back 10 seconds in Nest Cam footage. Scrubbing through video history is now faster and smoother.
3. Gemini AI Enhancements
Search Nest Cam clips via plain-language queries in the Google Home app. Voice broadcasts can now route through smart speakers using Gemini.
4. Nest Protect Integration
Smoke/CO alarm alerts are now native to Google Home—no separate Nest app needed. Users can view status, run checkups, and silence alarms directly from Google Home.
5. Enhanced Automations & Favorites
Automations editor simplified with new starters and presence-sensing options. Customize Favorites uniquely per device—pin tiles like temperature, Wi‑Fi, or lights.
6. Expanded Web Interface Controls
Access more smart-home features from home.google.com (beta): adjust lights, set thermostats, unlock doors, and more.
7. Matter Lock Compatibility
Support added for third-party Matter-enabled smart locks (e.g., Nuki), enabling guest access, passcodes, notifications, etc.
Most of these features are currently in public preview (Android first, US-based rollout), with broader support expected soon. These updates signal Google's commitment to making smart homes more intelligent, more personal, and easier to manage than ever before.