I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The main takeaway is that the conversations you have with the Google Assistant will feel more natural.

The integration will allow you to search for media by saying “What are the latest movies from Disney?” You can also ask more general questions such as, “What are the best places to visit in Asia in the summer?

Google’s working on an AI-powered news briefing feature on TVs as well. When you say “Hey Google, play my news briefing,” Gemini will generate summaries of top stories, with a set of YouTube clips for each one. “We believe TV is going to fundamentally change how information is consumed in the home,” Govil-Pai said.

This week at CES, Google presented an early look at new software and hardware upgrades coming to Google TV devices. The new features include the integration of Gemini, Google's AI model, to the Google Assistant,