Gemini for Home makes flexible voice control feel natural across Google services. Domovoy will put the assistant core inside the home.
Google's connected home
Google Home connects devices, media, and household automations. Gemini adds conversational context and makes rigid command phrasing less important.
Google supports many Matter device types and clearly notes that each platform chooses which device types and controls it exposes.
Requests enter Google's cloud
Google says a compatible home device waits for activation, then sends the request to Google servers. A false activation can also send a request.
Home History settings control retention for Gemini for Home interactions. Google describes a limited service-retention period even when Home History is off.
A visible boundary
Domovoy will run its core assistant, private profiles, and memory on owner-controlled hardware. Home Assistant will expose supported devices. AI Passport will broker personal-data connectors.
External services remain useful, but each transfer of private context becomes a visible event. Protected actions pass through policy code and leave a household receipt.
Google Home is built around Google's services. Domovoy gives private context a local home and makes outside access explicit.
Side by side
| Question | Alternative | Domovoy |
|---|---|---|
| Best at | Conversation and Google services | Private household assistance |
| Voice path | Activated requests go to Google | Core processing stays at home |
| Memory | Google activity and account settings | Separate local memory for each person |
| Smart home | Google Home and supported Matter devices | Supported devices through Home Assistant |
| Protected actions | Google service and home permissions | Policy checks, confirmation, revocation, receipts |