The Preview Program is a user opt-in channel that updates your Google streaming device, Google Nest or Home speaker or display with the latest firmware version before it's made broadly available. This gives members of the program early access to features and improvements on their device, and helps Google find and fix bugs before features are released to everyone.
Important:
Google Home has multiple preview programs which focus on different parts of your smart home. These include:
- Early access for Gemini for Home: Lets you sign up to express interest in Gemini for Home features, such as the new voice assistant and camera features. Learn how to request early access to Gemini for Home.
- Public Preview for Google Home app: Lets you test new features and updates within the Google Home app.
- Preview Program for Google speakers, displays, and streaming devices: Gives you access to device firmware updates, such as bug fixes and performance improvements before everyone else.
Why join the Preview Program?
Why join the Preview Program?- Experience new features: You get the latest software updates sent to your streaming device and speaker or display before they’re released to the general public.
- Give early feedback: If you have a great idea or you find a bug while you’re using the Preview firmware, send it our way. Your suggestions could help make the product even better.
- For more details, go to Share feedback about Chromecast or Google TV Streamer devices and the Google Home app
- Share feedback about speakers or displays
- Stay up to date: Never worry about missing a single update. We’ll email you as soon as your device receives the newest firmware.
Is this a Beta program?
This isn't “beta” software. We don’t make features available to the Preview Program until we believe they are ready to release to all users. You simply get earlier access to new features before they’re released broadly.
As with any new feature, Preview Program firmware updates may have issues that impact how products work. Our teams closely monitor the Preview Program to keep these issues to a minimum and correct them quickly.
It’s updated shortly before the full push of our production firmware versions for the following:
- Chromecast
- Chromecast (2nd gen)
- Chromecast (3rd gen)
- Chromecast Ultra
- Chromecast Audio
- Google Nest and Home speakers and displays
How to join the Preview Program
How do I join the Preview Program?- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap Home
All devices
, then touch and hold your device's tile.
- Tap Settings
Device information
- If you can't find the "Preview Program," we're unable to accept new members at this time. Keep checking back for opportunities as they become available.
- Tap Join Program.
- Review the contents of the page, then tap Ok, got it.
All devices 
Device information - Open the Google Home app
- Tap Home
- Tap Settings
- If you're a member, you'll find "On" or "On (Preview firmware: #)." If you want to become a member, refer to the “Join Preview Program” instructions above.
If you opt-in to the Preview Program email list, you’ll receive an email each time we release a Preview firmware to your device.
To opt out of email notifications:
- Open the Google Home app
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
- Tap Home settings
This list of Preview statuses will help you understand the current status of the Preview Program on your device.
| Status | Description |
|
On (Waiting for next preview firmware update) |
You’ve joined the Program and are ready to receive the next Preview firmware. |
|
On (Preview firmware: #) |
A new Preview firmware has been pushed to your device. |
|
Off (Waiting for next public firmware update) |
You've chosen to leave the Program and are waiting for the next production firmware to be pushed (this could take a week or 2). |
| Off | You're not part of the Preview Program. |
Leave the Preview Program
How do I leave the Preview Program?- Open the Google Home app
- Tap Home
- Tap Settings
- You'll now find "Leaving" under "Preview Program" within "Device Settings."
- Although your device is set to “Leaving” status, you'll have to wait for the next production firmware to be pushed to officially exit the program. This may take a week or 2.
Submit feedback about the Preview Program
If I run into an issue with my device, what should I do?- Share feedback about Chromecast or Google TV Streamer devices
- Share feedback about speakers or displays
If you need to factory reset your device, you'll have to opt back into the Preview Program. You may have to wait for the next Preview firmware to be pushed out before being able to test again.