Google Rolls Out Gemini AI to TCL TVs and Expands to More Devices
Key Points
- Gemini AI launches on TCL QM9K series TVs, the first TVs with Google's conversational assistant.
- Activation via "Hey, Google" or remote mic button enables natural‑language queries.
- Users can request personalized show recommendations, season summaries, and reviews.
- Gemini demonstrated educational explanations, such as a solar‑system lesson for a third‑grader.
- Future rollout planned for Google TV Streamer, Walmart's onn 4K Pro, select Hisense models and additional TCL TVs.
- The integration aims to simplify content discovery and add practical AI assistance to home entertainment.
Google has launched its Gemini artificial‑intelligence assistant on the new TCL QM9K series televisions, making them the first TV models to feature the advanced conversational AI. The company says Gemini will soon appear on additional hardware, including the Google TV Streamer, Walmart's onn 4K Pro streaming device, select Hisense models and more TCL TVs. Gemini lets users speak naturally to search for content, get show summaries, reviews, and even educational explanations, all via a simple “Hey, Google” command or a remote‑mic button. The rollout follows a preview at CES where Google showcased Gemini’s ability to handle follow‑up questions and suggest relevant videos.
Gemini Debuts on TCL Television Lineup
Google has officially made its Gemini AI assistant available on the newly released TCL QM9K series televisions. These models are currently the only televisions that include Google’s AI assistant, allowing owners to engage in free‑flowing, natural‑language conversations directly through their TV.
Gemini can be activated in the same ways users trigger Google Assistant—by saying “Hey, Google” or by pressing the microphone button on the remote. Once active, the assistant can perform a variety of tasks beyond standard voice search.
Expanded Content Discovery and Summaries
Viewers can ask Gemini to find programming that matches specific preferences, such as requesting a drama for one person and a light‑hearted comedy for another. The AI can also summarize prior seasons of a show, provide reviews, or answer vague queries like “What’s the new hospital drama everyone’s talking about?” This capability aims to simplify content discovery and keep viewers informed without leaving the TV interface.
Educational and Practical Uses
During a demonstration at CES, a company representative asked Gemini to explain the solar system to a third‑grader. The AI delivered a clear explanation and suggested relevant YouTube videos for further learning. Gemini can also assist with everyday tasks such as offering recipe ideas, providing step‑by‑step instructions, and answering follow‑up questions to refine information.
Future Device Availability
Google has indicated that Gemini will roll out to additional devices later this year. Planned expansions include the Google TV Streamer, Walmart’s onn 4K Pro streaming device, certain Hisense television models, and more TCL televisions. The broader rollout seeks to bring conversational AI to a wider audience of TV and streaming device users.
Implications for the TV Experience
By integrating Gemini directly into televisions and streaming hardware, Google aims to transform the way viewers interact with media. The AI’s ability to understand context, remember prior interactions, and provide multimedia suggestions could make TV browsing more intuitive and personalized, reducing the need for manual searching or external devices.