Google’s Gemini for Home has introduced AI-powered capabilities to Nest camera footage, providing users with daily summaries of events captured by the cameras. The AI model, powered by Gemini, focuses solely on visual elements of videos, omitting audio integration to respect user privacy. This ensures that conversations or unusual noises captured by the cameras remain private and are not reflected in AI summaries.
In addition to event summaries, users opting for Google’s AI-infused subscription gain access to Ask Home, a conversational chatbot capable of answering questions based on smart home device status and video footage. Ask Home excels at creating automations based on natural language requests, simplifying the process for users.
While Gemini’s understanding of video content may have some limitations, Ask Home’s proficiency in creating automations stands out. The AI can piece together automations accurately, especially when provided with specific details. Moreover, Ask Home can efficiently retrieve past event clips, as long as users provide clear instructions.
The Advanced plan for Gemini Home retains videos for 60 days, allowing users to query the AI for clips within that timeframe. Google emphasizes that it does not retain video footage for training purposes unless users voluntarily opt-in to share specific clips for training. These shared videos are kept for up to 18 months or until access is revoked by the user.
Source: Ars Technica