Google is preparing to expand its Gemini AI assistant beyond smartphones and web browsers, bringing the tool to a broader ecosystem of devices including TVs, smartwatches, cars, and upcoming extended reality (XR) headsets. The announcement was made during The Android Show: I/O Edition, ahead of Google I/O 2025.
Gemini, which currently functions as Google’s generative AI interface across Android and Chrome, will begin to replace Google Assistant on various platforms. The rollout signals a consolidation of Google’s voice-driven tools under a single, more conversationally capable AI system.
Later this year, Gemini will debut on Wear OS smartwatches. Users will be able to interact with the assistant through natural speech, performing tasks like setting reminders or asking questions without needing to navigate menus or use on-screen input. This is designed to support more fluid, hands-free interactions in everyday scenarios, such as during exercise or while commuting.
In vehicles, Gemini will become the new default assistant on Android Auto systems and cars with Google built-in. Beyond voice commands, the assistant will offer features like real-time message summaries, language translation, and improved integration with Google Maps for location-based searches. A feature called Gemini Live is also planned, providing more interactive, contextual support while driving—essentially evolving the assistant into a more proactive in-car companion.
On the home entertainment front, Google TV users will see Gemini integrated later this year. The assistant will handle content searches and voice queries such as filtering movies by genre and release year or finding educational YouTube videos. The goal appears to be improving the content discovery experience without relying on tedious remote-based input.
Gemini is also heading to Android XR, debuting alongside Samsung’s upcoming headset. While details remain limited, the assistant is expected to support a broad range of tasks in immersive environments, potentially integrating with productivity tools, navigation, and contextual queries within virtual and augmented spaces.
The shift to a more ubiquitous AI assistant model marks a continuation of Google’s broader AI strategy—embedding Gemini deeply into the Android ecosystem rather than confining it to smartphones and desktops. Whether Gemini will deliver a substantially improved experience compared to Google Assistant remains to be seen, but its wider availability could play a key role in shaping how users engage with AI across diverse platforms.
