Google Brings Gemini AI to Google TV Streamer, Replacing Assistant
Key Points
- Gemini AI replaces Google Assistant on the Google TV Streamer.
- Users activate Gemini by pressing the remote microphone button.
- Natural language queries cover movies, TV recaps, education and DIY.
- Rollout starts this week for users aged 18 and older.
- Gemini already works on Walmart Onn 4K Pro and select TCL devices.
- Future compatibility includes upcoming Hisense and TCL TV models.
- The move is part of Google’s broader plan to shift its voice platform to Gemini.
Google announced that its Gemini generative AI is being rolled out to the Google TV Streamer, where it will replace Google Assistant. The new system lets users ask natural language questions about movies, TV shows, education, DIY projects and more, using the remote microphone button. The rollout begins this week for users aged 18 and older and will expand to additional streaming devices such as select TCL and Hisense models and the Walmart Onn 4K Pro. The move is part of Google’s broader plan to shift its voice ecosystem from Assistant to Gemini across all platforms.
Gemini Launch on Google TV Streamer
Google disclosed that Gemini, the company’s latest generative AI, is now being introduced to the Google TV Streamer. The update replaces the existing Google Assistant and is designed to let viewers interact with their television using more conversational language. To engage Gemini, users simply press the microphone button on the remote and speak their request.
Features and Use Cases
The new AI assistant can handle a range of queries. Viewers can ask for personalized movie recommendations, for example by describing preferences for drama and comedy together. It can also provide recaps of recently watched shows, answer questions about new series, and explain educational topics such as why volcanoes erupt. In addition, Gemini can guide users through do‑it‑yourself projects or cooking recipes by pulling relevant YouTube videos, making the TV a hub for both entertainment and learning.
Device Compatibility and Rollout
The rollout begins this week for Google TV Streamer owners who are 18 years of age or older. Google also noted that Gemini is already available on the Walmart Onn 4K Pro streaming device. Earlier announcements indicated that select TCL devices had received Gemini, and the company said later in the year the AI would appear on upcoming Hisense and TCL television models, including the 2025 Hisense U7, U8 and UX series and the 2025 TCL QM7K, QM8K and X11K series.
Strategic Context
This deployment aligns with Google’s strategy to transition its voice ecosystem from Google Assistant to Gemini across all products. The company first hinted at the shift at CES earlier in the year and has positioned Gemini as a more natural, conversational interface for a variety of tasks beyond pure entertainment. By integrating Gemini into streaming hardware, Google aims to deepen user engagement with its AI capabilities and consolidate its presence in the smart‑TV market.