Why this matters now

Google is turning the TV into a helpful, conversational surface. Gemini on Google TV moves beyond simple recommendations to visually rich answers, interactive explainers, and hands-free control, so you spend less time hunting through menus and more time watching.

What’s new

• Richer answers on your telly. Gemini responses can now include imagery, video context and real-time sports updates, with Deep Dives that narrate and guide you through more complex topics.

• Say it, don’t search it (settings). Skip the maze of menus. Ask naturally—“The screen’s too dark,” “boost the dialogue,” “turn on captions”—and Gemini adjusts supported picture/audio settings.

• Google Photos, on tap. Pull up memories, create stylised slideshows, and explore personal media from the sofa with tighter Gemini-Photos integration.

• Create on the big screen. On supported models, Gemini taps Nano Banana (image) and Veo (video) so you can generate or tweak visuals right on your TV.

• Rollout & devices. New experiences start on select TCL Google TV models and expand; features require Android TV OS 14+ and a Google account, with language/region limits at launch.

Already on Google TV since late 2025: chatty content discovery (e.g., “What’s a cosy crime drama tonight?”) and learning with YouTube support on the big screen. blog.google

Practical ways to use it today

1. Find something great, faster. Ask follow-ups like “What are the reviews?” or “Similar to Derry Girls but newer.” Gemini’s answers can include clips, trailers and critic context to help you choose.

2. Tune your TV by voice. Try “I can’t hear the dialogue,” “reduce motion blur,” or “turn on captions.” Gemini adjusts supported settings without you opening menus.

3. Bring your photos to life. Say “Show my Cornwall 2024 album,” then create a slideshow—handy when family’s round.

4. Learn or explore with Deep Dives. Ask a how-to or topic; get a narrated, visual walkthrough with related videos.

5. Get creative on TV (supported models). Generate a background for your party playlist or a short clip for your board—right from the remote.

Availability & notes

• Devices/OS: Android TV OS 14 or higher; staged by region and model.

• Account/online: Requires a Google account and internet connection; some features, languages and countries aren’t available at launch.

• Assistant transition: Google is moving ecosystems from Assistant to Gemini; timelines vary by device category.

FAQs

What is Gemini?
Google’s multimodal AI assistant that powers conversational answers, media understanding and on-device controls across products—including Google TV. Android Developers Blog

How does Gemini improve Google TV?
You’ll see visually rich answers, Deep Dives, and voice-controlled settings; plus deeper Google Photos and creative tools on supported models. Thurrott.com

Is it on my device yet?
Rollout begins with select TCL Google TV models, then broader Google TV devices. Check you’re on Android TV OS 14+ and watch for updates in your region. Android Authority