Google has acknowledged ongoing reliability issues with Google Assistant on its Home and Nest smart devices, following user complaints about deteriorating performance. The company’s introduction of Gemini, intended to modernize the platform, has been linked to a decline in product stability and user satisfaction. In response, Anish Kattukaran, Google's lead for Home and Nest, issued an apology and announced that major improvements to the Assistant and smart home experience are planned for release in the fall of 2025. Google has also updated the appearance of the Gemini web application to provide more organized options. The commitment to upgrades comes after criticism highlighted how the service has worsened over recent years, impacting millions of users.