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Google Home Smarts: Cameras Now Recognize You From Behind
24 Jun
Summary
- Cameras now identify people even when their faces are not visible.
- Familiar Faces library will automatically update with current images.
- AI event descriptions now include specific sounds like alarms.
Google Home is rolling out significant updates to its smart home system, enhancing camera recognition and AI capabilities. Starting June 23rd, the Familiar Faces feature will use additional non-biometric signals like body size and clothing color to identify individuals, even when their faces are not clearly visible. This aims to reduce false identifications and improve accuracy.
The Familiar Faces library will also begin automatically updating with the most recent images of tagged individuals. This proactive approach ensures that the system uses current photos, minimizing the chances of misidentifying people based on outdated information.
Furthermore, Google's AI-generated video event descriptions are becoming more sophisticated. They can now identify and log specific sounds, such as dogs barking or alarms, even if the audio source is off-camera. This feature, along with improved facial recognition, addresses previous quirks of inaccurate event logs.
The latest Google Home app update, version 4.20, also introduces new System Health alerts. These alerts notify users if their Nest thermostat detects potential HVAC issues. The update also includes improved support for Matter switches, further integrating smart home devices.
