Google is rolling out Home app 4.3 for Android (not yet widely available) and iOS (already live) today as a more sizable update.
Of note for Android is an edge-to-edge design on Android 15 and newer, with content extending behind system bars. That said, we’re not sure what this will look like as the top/app and bottom bars are currently fixed with just the feed in the middle scrolling.
Meanwhile, Google mentions the improved device controls for lights, plugs, and switches that we already spotted. Google says Android users will see “up to 2x faster response time.”
The Home and Away automations are using the redesigned editor. This lets you “fully customize them with conditions, new actions, and any other starters.”
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We have also granted more control of camera and thermostat actions; you can now control presence-aware actions per camera and per thermostat by heading to that device’s setting page
Finally, it’s easier to leave camera feedback on the new AI descriptions.
November 12, 2025
Features
Improved camera feedback: We’ve made it easier to share feedback on your camera’s AI descriptions and other details. You can now use the feedback card below a description to share details like “Missed familiar face.” We’ve also added the ability to provide thumbs up/down feedback on specific faces identified in a clip to help improve the familiar face detection experience for your home.
Improved device controls (Public Preview, Gradual rollout): Device controls, including lights, plugs, and switches have been refreshed, including quicker access to common actions with new shortcuts. Users on Android can now locally control their Matter lights, plugs, and switches for improved reliability and up to 2x faster response time.
Fully customize your “Home” and “Away” automations: We have upgraded the “Home” and “Away” automations to the new automation editor, allowing you to fully customize them with conditions, new actions, and any other starters. These automations will continue to work as normal without any action on your behalf. We have also granted more control of camera and thermostat actions; you can now control presence-aware actions per camera and per thermostat by heading to that device’s setting page.
Edge-to-edge for Android: Enjoy a more immersive app experience on Android V (Android 15) and later, with content now extending behind system bars.
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Device setup crash: Fixed a crash that was affecting some device setup flows.
Casting crash: Fixed a crash that was affecting some casting sessions on Android.
Ask Home onboarding: Fixed an issue where the Ask Home onboarding entry point was sometimes re-appearing after the user had dismissed it.
Thermostat photo display: Resolved an issue where taking a photo during thermostat setup caused duplicate photo icons to appear.
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