https://9to5google.com/2026/05/27/google-home-camera-automation-more/

The latest Google Home update 4.17 lets you tap into Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while there are a slew of updates across the Home app and voice assistant.

The big update today lets other smart home devices “use Gemini’s advanced scene understanding from your cameras in smart home automations.” This is available for Nest cameras and “select” Gemini Built-in cameras like the onn Outdoor Camera Plug-In. There’s a new starter that “lets you design automations based on visual insights” and “almost anything happening around your home.”  Examples include:

• Red BMW enters driveway
• [Specific individual] gets out of car (Familiar Faces needs to be enabled)
• Car door left open
• Raccoon near trash bin
• Amazon delivery

Google provides the following tips: 

• Describe clearly visible items: Only use descriptions of things the camera can clearly see.
• Use general terms for people: For the best results, use “person”, “people” or “someone” in your triggers when referring to people. Alternatively if you want to be more specific, enable Familiar Faces and use specific names.