You can get access to the latest Google Home app features before they're made available to the general public with Public Preview for Google Home app. You can try new features and give feedback so that Google can continue to make improvements before everyone has access to the features.
Google Home has multiple preview programs which focus on different parts of your smart home. These include:
- Early access: Lets you sign up to express interest in new programs and features for Google Home.
- Public Preview for Google Home app: Lets you test new features and updates within the Google Home app.
- Preview Program for Google speakers, displays, and streaming devices: Gives you access to device firmware updates, such as bug fixes and performance improvements before everyone else.
Join the Public Preview
Before you join
Confirm your Google Groups settings:
- Sign into Google Groups.
- Tap Settings
Global settings.
- Confirm "Add me to their groups" is checked.
- Tap Save.
Join through the Google Home app
- Open the Google Home app
.
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
- Tap Public Preview
Join Public Preview.
Join through home.google.com
- Go to home.google.com and then sign in.
- Select Public Preview
Join Public Preview.
You'll get a message with information about Public Preview and when you can start to use new features. It also gives you the option to opt in to experimental AI features, share feedback, or leave Public Preview.
Once you've successfully joined, the Preview icon will appear onscreen in the mobile app and Google Home for web. You might also get occasional reminder notifications when you open the Google Home app. Tapping the Preview icon
brings you back to the Preview page.
Learn more about Public Preview for Google Home app.