Google Home v4.20 is rolling out globally with Suggested Automations, Walmart Onn camera light controls, and reliability fixes for live view, locks, and Face Match.
The latest Google Home app update makes automation easier and improves cameras as version 4.20 rolls out on Android and iOS. Announced on July 8, 2026, the release introduces Suggested Automations that give smart-home owners ready-made starting points instead of a blank canvas, plus dedicated light controls for Walmart Onn outdoor and floodlight cameras and a set of stability fixes for live streaming, door locks, and thermostat fans.
Suggested Automations appear at the top of the Automations tab or below scheduled routines, with examples such as turning on cameras at night, switching off lights when nobody is home, or starting music at set times. Users can customize each template to fit their household. Google also added a button in the Home app to toggle or dim built-in lights on Walmart's Onn Outdoor and Onn Floodlight cameras. Google has not confirmed whether Nest Cam with Floodlight gained the same control. Camera setup is faster, and live view should resume more reliably after unlocking a phone, stay smooth during longer sessions, and avoid incorrect offline icons on smart locks.
Additional v4.20 fixes cover Face Match setup surviving brief network drops, flicker-free manual thermostat fan toggles, crash-free favorites reordering during screen rotation, and cleaner Google TV doorbell previews without black borders. Early-access members may also see new visual cards on Nest Hub and continued Gemini for Home upgrades. Google says Suggested Automations will reach all users worldwide over the coming weeks.
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