What’s happened? Gemini is slowly making its way to more Google TV devices, following its debut on TCL’s QM9K series last month.
- A Reddit user recently spotted the Gemini setup screen (via Android Authority) on their Sony Bravia TV running Android 14 after updating the Google TV Home app.
- This marks the first confirmed appearance of Gemini on a non-TCL Google TV device, though comments suggest that the assistant isn’t available on all Bravia TVs running Android 14 just yet.
- Google’s own hardware is yet to receive the Gemini treatment, but that could change in the coming weeks.
- The company first announced plans to bring Gemini to Google TV devices in January, saying the rollout would begin later in 2025.
Why is this important? Gemini’s arrival on Google TV devices should make your big-screen experience a whole lot smarter and more interactive.
- Thanks to Gemini, your smart TV will be able to understand natural language prompts, allowing you to do more with your voice than what was possible with Google Assistant.
- In addition to intuitive voice controls, Gemini will help with content discovery, smart home controls, and more.
Why should I care? Gemini will make interacting with your smart TV easier and more enjoyable, helping you dodge endless scrolling through menus and clunky voice commands.
- Interacting with your Google TV should feel more natural, and getting tailored content recommendations can be as simple as asking, “Find the highest rated action movie like the Mission Impossible series.”
- Gemini will also turn your TV into a smart home hub, allowing you to control other devices.
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What’s next? Although the rollout appears limited, you can expect Gemini to show up on your Google TV device in the coming days or weeks.
- Once it’s available, you’ll be greeted with the setup screen shown above, which will allow you to enable personalized results and select a preferred voice.
- Gemini on Google TV devices will offer ten different voice options, including Bloom, Oxalis, Fern, Magnolia, Violet, Pothos, Calathea, Yarrow, Croton, and Amaryllis.
