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Gemini for Home now plugs into AT&T’s smart security system

SoftwareNovember 5, 20261 min read

AT&T's smart home security system now works with Gemini for Home, Google's AI helper for smart homes. The new features can describe what cameras see and let people search video with plain questions.

What happened

AT&T added Gemini for Home to its Connected Life security system. AT&T says Connected Life is the first home security product to work with Google Home Premium. Gemini can now write short descriptions of camera events, such as who delivered a package and how many items they left. You can also ask questions about your recorded video, like "What dug up the yard last night?" AT&T is also adding a feature that can arm or disarm your home based on how close your phone is to home.

Key facts

The AT&T Connected Life monitoring plan costs $29.99 a month.
Only people on this professional plan can use the Gemini features.
AT&T launched Connected Life last December, with Google and Abode as partners.
ADT, another home security company, has hinted it may add Gemini for Home too.

Background

Gemini for Home is Google's AI assistant for smart home devices. Google's Gemini-powered Home APIs let smart home companies and app developers build AI features into their own products. AT&T is using these tools to add AI to its security system.

Why it matters

This shows AI is moving into home security. Instead of scrolling through hours of video, people can ask a question and get a quick answer. The feature is only available on a paid plan, so people who want it will need to pay more.

What to watch

Whether ADT brings Gemini for Home features to its security systems.
How well the video search answers real questions from users.
Whether other security companies add similar AI features.

Glossary

Gemini for Home: Google's AI helper that works with smart home devices and cameras.
Connected Life: AT&T's smart home security system, which includes cameras and monitoring.
Google Home Premium: A paid Google service that adds advanced features to Google Home devices.
Gemini-powered Home APIs: Tools that let other companies and developers build Gemini AI features into their smart home products.
ADT: A home security company that protects homes with alarms and cameras.
Abode: A company that makes smart home security products and works with AT&T on Connected Life.

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