Last year, Gemini made its way to iOS devices through a dedicated app, and now Google is eyeing even bigger opportunities. One of the big announcements at CES 2025 was that Google TV devices will soon get a boost from Gemini. The highlight? You’ll be able to talk to your TV’s virtual assistant without needing to speak into the remote. This is all thanks to an upgraded voice assistant powered by Gemini AI, set to roll out later this year.
But TVs aren’t the only focus. Wear OS, Google’s smartwatch platform, is also likely to get Gemini support very soon. There’s been speculation that this could happen alongside Google’s March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. A recent report from 9to5Google pointed out some strong hints about this in the beta version of the Google App (v16.0.5). Buried in the code are references to Gemini as a wearable assistant. One line reads, “Easily talk back and forth to get more done with an assistant on your watch, reimagined with Google AI.” That wording suggests that the assistant on Wear OS will be more natural and conversational than before, allowing for more dynamic back-and-forth chats.
When Gemini arrives on Wear OS, it’ll likely be through an update to the existing Google Assistant app. The basic way to call up the assistant probably won’t change much — you’ll still use the Hey Google wake word or long-press your watch’s side button. However, there’s also been talk about a new Hey Gemini hot word, which could replace or sit alongside Hey Google. This was spotted in demo videos for Android XR and could make its way to Wear OS as well.
Google is clearly betting big on Gemini to redefine how we interact with its devices. From TVs to smartwatches, it’s all about making tech feel more human. While we’ll have to wait for exact dates, 2025 looks like it’s going to be another exciting year for Google’s AI-powered ecosystem.
For the unaware, Google made significant strides with its Gemini AI in 2024, and it seems the momentum will continue going forward. Originally introduced as Bard, Google’s chatbot has since evolved into Gemini, which is gradually being integrated into a variety of the company’s products and services. From smartphones and tablets to Gmail, Google Docs, and Maps, Gemini is becoming a more common presence across Google’s ecosystem.