Google has reintroduced its Continued Conversations feature to Google Home speakers using the Gemini for Home assistant. The update allows users to follow up on requests without repeating 'Hey, Google' each time. The company announced the change on Tuesday.
Google announced on Tuesday that Continued Conversations is returning to Google Home speakers equipped with the Gemini for Home assistant. This feature, which was available for years under the original Google Assistant, keeps the speaker active for a few seconds after each response, enabling seamless back-and-forth interactions without the need to invoke 'Hey, Google' repeatedly. As first reported by CNET, the rollout addresses a key user complaint about the Gemini assistant's early limitations. Google states that the new version offers improved contextual responses by tracking prior conversations and supporting more languages. It also performs better at ignoring distracting background chatter. Users have expressed relief, with some telling TechRadar they 'really missed' the functionality. Gemini for Home has been in early access for several months, requiring users to opt in. Google has not specified a timeline for when it will fully replace Google Assistant on all devices. Meanwhile, Amazon continues to update its Alexa assistant, including features for cross-device conversations.
