In terms of intelligence, Gemini has almost nothing to envy of ChatGPT. But in addition to that, Google is able to offer features on its chatbot that do not exist on ChatGPT. Indeed, the Mountain View firm has developed a system of extensions which allows Gemini to associate with other Google products or services. For example, thanks to the Google Workspace extension, Gemini is able to find emails or files from Google Drive in response to user prompts.
A Google Home extension to control the home
And currently, Google is also working on a Gemini extension for Google Home, which will allow ChatGPT’s competitor to be used to control connected devices in the home. These features are already offered on Google Assistant. But the advantage of Gemini is that, thanks to the large language models, it is able to have smoother and more natural interactions with the user. The Google Home extension allows Gemini to control lights, sockets, or even thermostats, as well as some devices such as vacuum cleaners, coffee machines, etc.
Unfortunately, the Google Home extension for Gemini is still only available in English. And to use it, the user will also have to register for the Google Home preview, which allows you to test the new features before anyone else. But in any case, thanks to this extension, which should be deployed gradually, Gemini is increasingly capable of replacing Google Assistant on Android smartphones.
Soon a new way to control your smartphone
Furthermore, later, Gemini should also be able to control certain features of your smartphone. In August, Google announced the development of a Gemini extension for “Utilities”. According to the firm’s explanations, it is a “group of apps that control your device’s functions, such as clock (timers and alarms), media control, and device actions (flashlight, volume, wifi, Bluetooth, etc.). ”
- Through its extension system, Google is constantly adding new features, related to its other products and services to Gemini
- Currently, Google is testing a Google Home extension which allows you to use its competitor ChatGPT to control connected devices in the home, such as lighting, connected sockets, or the vacuum cleaner.
- Google is also developing a “Utilities” extension for Gemini, which will allow it to control certain functions of Android smartphones.
