Gemini TV Assistant Reaches New Hardware
Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence assistant for television has reportedly appeared on a new device, according to recent user discoveries. Sources indicate the next-generation assistant is now running on Sony Bravia TVs with Android TV 14, marking the first expansion beyond the initial TCL QM9K series that launched with the feature in September.
A Reddit user documented the complete Gemini setup process on their Sony television after updating the Google TV Home application through the Google Play store. The discovery is notable since Sony Bravia models were not among the devices Google confirmed would receive Gemini last month, suggesting the rollout might be broader than initially announced.
Setup Process and Voice Options Detailed
The Gemini for TV setup screens guide users through multiple configuration steps, according to the report. Users are presented with options to control data sharing preferences and can select from ten different voice personalities with botanical-themed names including Oxalis, Fern, Croton, Amaryllis, Pothos, and Calathea. These voice options reportedly share similarities with those available on Google’s smart home products.
Analysts suggest this expansion represents Google’s continued investment in Google TV ecosystem development, even as the company faces broader technology challenges in the semiconductor sector and responds to increased regulatory scrutiny affecting digital platforms.
Enhanced Capabilities Beyond Traditional Search
While some users on Reddit have expressed limited excitement about the assistant, Gemini for TV reportedly enhances contextually relevant search capabilities significantly. Using the “Hey Google” activation phrase, users can ask more complex questions about content they want to watch, leading to more precise recommendations.
The assistant also offers typical smart features such as suggesting recipes or providing assembly instructions for furniture, according to the report. This expansion occurs alongside other industry developments in technology integration and related innovations in consumer electronics.
Google’s Own Hardware Still Waiting
Despite this expansion to Sony Bravia televisions, Google has reportedly delayed the rollout of Gemini on its own hardware, including the flagship Google TV Streamer, to “later this year.” This development pattern mirrors other market trends where technology companies sometimes deploy features on partner devices before their own.
The report states that this discovery doesn’t indicate an immediate rollout to all Android TV 14-supported devices, but suggests the expansion process is progressing. According to the analysis, Google appears to be taking a measured approach to deployment while continuing to develop the assistant’s capabilities amid evolving technology standards and consumer expectations.
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