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Update Highlights
Google Home recently introduced significant performance upgrades, specifically targeting camera stream reliability and local Matter device response speeds. These updates are valuable as they transition the app from a simple controller to a highly customizable automation hub with over 20 new triggers and a more robust notification-to-live-view experience.
Improved Camera Playback Reliability
Implemented foundational fixes to significantly reduce 'Video not available' errors and provide faster, closer-to-live playback when launching camera events from notifications.
Local Matter Device Control
Introduced local control for Matter-enabled lights, plugs, and switches on Android, delivering up to 2x faster response times and improved offline reliability.
Expanded Automation Triggers
Added over 20 new automation starters and conditions, including device battery status, humidity levels, and robot vacuum docking states for more granular home control.
Advanced Home and Away Editor
Upgraded 'Home' and 'Away' automations to the full automation editor, allowing users to fully customize these routines with complex conditions and multi-step actions.
Dynamic Setup Instructions
Enhanced the device onboarding experience with new dynamic, visual instructions that guide users through device preparation and factory resets.
Media-State Routine Triggers
New automation capabilities allow routines to be triggered by media playback states such as playing, paused, or buffering, as well as specific device volume thresholds.