Google’s smart home devices just got a lot chattier. On April 21, 2026, the company rolled out Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home, letting users fire off follow-ups without barking ‘Hey Google’ every time. Lights pulse on Nest Hubs and speakers. Microphones stay hot for seconds after the first response. No subscription needed. This isn’t the old Google Assistant trick. Gemini remembers the full thread. Ask for a chicken recipe. Then say, ‘Make it vegetarian.’ Or ‘Add those to my shopping list.’ Context sticks. Google Nest Community blog calls it a direct response to early access feedback from millions. Mark Alexander, Product Lead for Gemini for Home Voice Assistant, said, “We are incredibly excited for our Gemini for Home voice assistant early access users to try these updates. Ask Gemini a complex question, or run through a few quick household tasks, and see how naturally the interaction flows.” But the road here was bumpy. When Gemini for Home launched in late 2025 U.S.…