We already knew that Google Assistant was soon to be replaced by a “new experience powered by Gemini.” Now we know what that new experience will be called, and when it’s arriving.

Gemini for Home is the name of the new Gemini-powered voice assistant for Google smart speakers and displays, including the current Nest Audio, Nest Mini, Nest Hub, and Nest Hub Max.

“Early access” to Gemini for Home kicks off in October, Google announced in a blog post Wednesday , with both free and paid versions available. Google didn’t say how much the paid version of Gemini for Home will cost.

Google had already been experimenting with Gemini on its Nest speakers over the past several months. It’s not clear if the just-announced Gemini for Home is an iteration of that effort or an entirely new assistan

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