In April, Google began offering changelogs for the Home app on Android and iOS. Release notes for Google Home 3.34, 3.35, and 3.36 are now available.
Following the last update in mid-June, Google has posted three release notes simultaneously.
Version 3.34 is dated June 9, 2025 with smart lock updates that coincide with the Yale Smart Lock with Matter. There’s also custom favorites on Google Home for Wear OS.
Features
- Expanded locks experience: Manage passcodes, schedule access, and enjoy one-tap entry for your smart locks. You can also set automatic locking, use vacation mode, and get notifications on door status.
- Customizable Favorites: Tailor your favorite devices, actions, and automations for each Google Home app surface, including Wear OS.
Bug Fixes
- Improved setup flows: Fixed an issue where users were unexpectedly redirected during the setup process for certain devices.
- Device status reliability: Fixed an issue where device status was not updating correctly, ensuring you always see the accurate status of your devices.
- Reduced crashes: Implemented fixes for various crashes, including those related to audio and device linking, enhancing the overall stability and reliability of the app.
Google Home 3.35 from June 23, 2025 is a big camera update. This is the latest stable release on devices we checked today. We are not seeing the Cast controller refresh widely rolled out in preview.
Features
- Camera event notification media: All camera event notifications now include a static thumbnail along with a large animated preview of the event to help you understand what the notification is about.
- On iOS, press and hold the notification to see the animation.
- On Android, click the expand arrow on the notification to view the animation.
- Camera controller gestures: Simple swiping gesture support to allow you to effortlessly control common navigation features.
- Switch between Timeline and Events List with a left or right swipe
- Expand and collapse the player window with a swipe down on the middle control bar
- Dismiss the camera with a swipe downwards on the camera player
- Cast controller refresh (Android – Public Preview): Improves UI reliability and performance and aligns with the Google Home app’s latest design standards.
Bug Fixes
- Improved app stability: Fixed a crash related to generic specialization in Swift, improving the overall stability of the app.
- Device linking issue: Fixed an issue where users were unable to link devices through “Works with Google Home”, ensuring a smoother setup process.
Version 3.36 is dated July 8, 2025 with just bug fixes. We have not seen this update yet. In fact, Google is already beginning to roll out 3.37 (we received it today).
Bug Fixes
- Reduced “no video available” errors: Camera users will see fewer cases where a recent video is not yet available for streaming.
- Camera stream reliability: Fixed an issue where turning a camera off and on during a live stream would result in a “Camera Unavailable” error, ensuring the stream recovers properly.
- Setup interruptions: Fixed an issue that caused interruptions during the setup flow for new devices after QR code scans or setup code entries.
- Outdoor temperature display: Fixed an issue where outdoor temperature was incorrectly displayed on Android devices.
- Reduced app crashes: Fixed a significant crash related to suspend/resume partial functions, improving the app’s overall stability and reliability.
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