By Kellen
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 18:56:00
The Google Home app is getting an update starting today that should continue to improve several areas. For one, Google says that you’ll start to see less “Video not available” errors when you launch the app from notifications for recent events. The fix is “foundational” and should bring a proper fix going forward for users on v4.8 or higher of the Home app.
The other item showing up deals with more automation starters, conditions, and actions. Google is releasing an update that allows you to set smart lights to specific colors or temperatures, for one. They are also adding starters/conditions around humidity levels, robot vacuums docking, battery status on devices, and more.
The full changelog for this Google Home update just went live and we’ve included it below.
Camera close-to-live playback improvements
This foundational fix allows the Google Home app to play back events recently captured by your cameras. This will reduce “Video not available” errors…
