Google Expands Gemini AI to Google TV and Android TV Devices

Google announced that its Gemini AI assistant is being integrated into Google TV and Android TV platforms, allowing users to have natural language conversations with the AI on their televisions. The rollout begins with the TCL QM9K series and will later extend to additional devices, including models from Hisense, Walmart, and future TCL releases. Gemini can help viewers choose content, answer show‑related questions, assist with homework, plan trips, and more, while preserving existing Google Assistant functionality.

Launch Overview

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial intelligence system will be added to Google TV and other Android TV‑powered devices. The integration enables TV owners to engage in free‑flowing, natural‑language conversations with the AI, similar to the experience on smartphones. When fully deployed, Gemini will be available on more than 300 million active Google TV and Android TV devices, expanding the reach of Google’s conversational AI beyond mobile and desktop environments.

Features and Use Cases

Gemini on TV is designed to help users discover and enjoy entertainment content. Viewers can ask the assistant for recommendations that suit multiple interests, request summaries of missed episodes, or get reviews of movies and shows to decide whether to watch them. Beyond entertainment, Gemini can answer a wide range of questions, such as helping children with homework, brainstorming school project ideas, planning family vacations, or teaching new skills. The AI operates alongside the existing Google Assistant, which continues to support its traditional voice‑command functions.

Device Rollout

The initial rollout begins with the TCL QM9K series, making Gemini available to owners of those televisions today. Google has outlined a phased expansion that will bring the AI to additional hardware later in the year. Upcoming devices include the Walmart Onn 4K Pro, several 2025 Hisense models (U7, U8, and UX), and future TCL releases such as the QM7K, QM8K, and X11K series. This staged approach ensures broader coverage across a variety of TV manufacturers and price points.

Integration with Existing Services

Google emphasized that adding Gemini does not replace the functionality of the traditional Google Assistant. Users will still be able to issue standard voice commands for tasks like adjusting volume, changing channels, or controlling smart‑home devices. Gemini simply adds a conversational layer that can handle more complex, open‑ended queries and provide richer contextual assistance.

Future Outlook

Google plans to continue enhancing Gemini’s capabilities on TV over time, adding new features and expanding compatibility with additional devices. By bringing its advanced AI to the living‑room screen, Google aims to make television a more interactive and personalized entertainment hub, while also leveraging the platform for broader informational and productivity tasks.