Gemini for Google TV Streamer Launches Today
▼ Summary
– Gemini for TV is now available on Google TV Streamer devices, expanding its availability beyond a limited number of smart TVs.
– It replaces Google Assistant, offering similar voice assistant features with a more conversational tone.
– Users can ask Gemini for TV for movie recommendations, show summaries, or to perform smart home tasks like displaying camera feeds.
– The rollout to Google TV Streamer devices will occur over the next few weeks, so it may not be immediately available on all devices.
– To check for the update, users can navigate to their device settings under “Accounts & Profiles” and select “Voice Assistant” to see if Gemini for TV is an option.
Starting today, the Gemini for TV experience is expanding to Google TV Streamer devices, making this conversational voice assistant accessible to a much wider audience. Previously limited to select smart TVs since its September debut, Gemini for TV now only requires a television with an HDMI port, HDCP 1.3 or a newer version, and a stable internet connection to function through a connected Google TV Streamer.
This new assistant takes over from Google Assistant, providing familiar voice command functions but with a more natural, dialogue-oriented approach. You can ask it to recommend a movie tailored to your tastes and a friend’s, or request a brief recap of the previous season of a series you’re currently binging. Beyond entertainment, Gemini for TV handles smart home duties, like pulling up a live feed from your security camera on the TV screen.
The rollout to Google TV Streamer devices is happening gradually and is expected to complete over the coming weeks. If you don’t see the feature immediately, you can verify its availability by navigating into your device’s settings. Go to “Accounts & Profiles,” choose your account, and then select the “Voice Assistant” section. An option for “Gemini for TV” will appear there once the update is ready for your specific streamer.
(Source: The Verge)
