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The 'Gemini for Home' update is now available for third-party smart speakers utilizing Google Assistant, marking a notable broadening of compatibility.
Initial implementations have been reported on devices such as the Insignia speaker and potentially the Lenovo Smart Clock, as noted by users.
The update is being gradually deployed, with users needing to opt in through an early access program to receive it.
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