Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority
TL;DR Gemini is now officially available for Google TV, replacing the current Google Assistant integration.
Currently, Gemini on Google TV is only available for the new TCL QM9K series of televisions.
Gemini is coming to additional devices “later this year,” including the Google TV Streamer, Hisense TVs, and more.
Google’s ongoing quest to remove any lingering trace of Google Assistant and replace it with Gemini continues. As of September 22, Gemini is now live for Google TV, bringing Google’s current AI assistant to the big screen.
Gemini will be able to perform all of the current features you already use Google Assistant on Google TV for, such as searching for TV shows/movies, controlling media playback, looking up sports scores, etc. However, you now have the extra flexibility to issue more complex requests while speaking more naturally.
Google offers a few examples of how you might use the extra smarts of Gemini on your TV, such as saying, “Find me something to watch with my wife. I like dramas, but she likes lighthearted comedies.” You can also ask a more vague question like, “What’s the new hospital drama everyone’s talking about?”, and Gemini will be able to recommend a few different options. (Hint, it’s The Pitt, and you should absolutely watch The Pitt).
Beyond entertainment-related queries, you can also use Gemini on Google TV for all of the things you already use Gemini for on your phone or computer — whether that’s questions like “What’s an easy dinner I can make in under an hour?” or “Help me plan a two-week Italy vacation with stops in Rome and Venice.”
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