Google has released an update for its Home app, version 3.38, which officially became available on August 4th, focusing on enhancing camera performance and reliability. This latest update aims to resolve persistent issues such as inaccurate offline alerts for Nest and compatible Google Home cameras. Users can now expect more precise online/offline status reporting, mitigating the frustration of “phantom offline messages” experienced previously. Additionally, version 3.38 significantly reduces latency when initiating a live camera view, promising faster first-frame appearances and more dependable streaming through improved signaling.
Preceding this update, Google also provided release notes for version 3.37 of the Google Home app, which rolled out in July. This earlier update introduced a notable visual improvement: camera tile previews. This feature allows users to quickly identify individual cameras via a recent snapshot directly from the app’s interface, eliminating the need to wait for a live feed to load to distinguish between devices.
Version 3.37 also addressed a range of bugs and performance issues. For iOS users, fixes included resolving problems with accessing the top app bar and settings for specific Google Accounts. It also corrected text overlapping issues on Nest Renew and Public Preview pages within the iOS application. Furthermore, the update tackled widespread app crashes during startup and generally improved overall load times and stability across the platform, contributing to a smoother user experience.
These updates highlight Google’s ongoing efforts to refine the functionality and stability of the Google Home app, particularly concerning its integration with Nest and other connected cameras, by addressing both critical performance issues and user interface improvements.
