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Summary
- The Google Home app will now stop background updates and polling when the phone screen is off.
- Additional updates include improved multi-account switching and fewer interruptions in Live Mode.
- The new Google Home Model Context Protocol (MCP) is beginning to roll out to select users.
The Google Home app has been experiencing a few challenges lately. Users have noted that the Voice Match feature has difficulty consistently recognizing different speakers. The company is currently addressing this issue. In the meantime, there are several updates and enhancements on the way.
The latest update for Google Home highlights various fixes and improvements for the Home app, voice assistant, and camera features. Additionally, there is information regarding the rollout of the Google Home Model Context Protocol (MCP). Here’s a summary of the key updates:
