Google's Gemini for Home, the voice assistant for its smart speakers, has been significantly slower than its predecessor, the regular Google Assistant. However, a new March 17 update reveals that Google has fixed a few bugs and is now 40% faster at processing everyday commands like "turn on the lights." However, the speed of these commands has been inconsistent, with a four-second pause to turn my bedroom lights on and a brief pause when asking about the weather. Google also adjusted the "verbosity" of responses, making them less annoying. The update has been reviewed by users who believe it adds value to the smart home experience.