Google Home App Rolls Out Significant Upgrade to Automation Editor.

The Google Home app is getting a major upgrade, with a significant revamp of its household automation editor rolling out to users. This update, first reported on September 11, 2025, promises to give smart home enthusiasts more power and flexibility in how they control their connected devices. The changes are a big step toward making Google Home automations more intuitive and context-aware.

Key New Features for Smarter Automations.

The new editor introduces several highly anticipated features that go beyond the simple recurring routines of the past. One of the most notable additions is the ability to create one-time automations. These are perfect for special events or temporary situations, and can even be set to auto-delete after they've run, keeping your automation list clean.

The updated editor also allows for more complex and layered conditions. For example, you can now create an automation for lights to adjust based on the time of day and whether someone is home, providing a truly personalized experience. Other new capabilities include:

• Presence Sensing: Automations can now be triggered based on whether someone is home or if everyone has left.
• Targeted Notifications: You can choose to send notifications about an automation to a specific person or to every member of the household.
• Flexible Scheduling: Set automations to run on specific days, at a certain time, or on an hourly, monthly, or annual basis.

Also Read: Google Home Adds Wi-Fi Presence Detection for Smarter Routines.

What's Coming Next for the Google Home App?

While the new editor is a major leap forward, it's not yet feature-complete. The report notes that some capabilities are still missing and will be added in future updates. These include:

• Thermostat controls.
• Camera on/off functionality.
• Light effects and color controls.
• Door, window, contact sensors, and camera motion detection are all planned for a future release.

Users can still access the "Previous household editor" from the three-dot overflow menu to manage automations that rely on these unsupported features.

The update is being rolled out in phases to Android and iOS users, with full availability expected over the next few weeks. For Google Home users who have been waiting for more powerful and customizable automations, this update is a welcome development and a clear indication of Google's continued investment in the smart home ecosystem.