Recently, Google officially announced that its Gemini AI assistant has successfully launched on the Google TV smart TV platform. The initial supported devices for this new assistant are the newly released TCL QM9K series TVs, and it is expected that Gemini will expand to more Google TV system-powered smart TVs and streaming boxes within the next year.
With the launch of the Gemini AI assistant, Google TV users will enjoy a richer interactive experience when using the "Hey Google" voice activation feature or activating the assistant by pressing the Mic button on the remote. In addition to being able to perform basic functions of Google Assistant, such as on-demand TV shows and searching for programs, users can also engage in "free conversation" with Gemini. For example, users can describe plot details, express their viewing preferences, or ask about current popular trends, and Gemini will recommend relevant programs based on this information. Additionally, users can request Gemini to provide a recap of episodes they missed while watching a series, helping them better follow the storyline.
Google demonstrated various usage scenarios in its official blog, showing that Gemini can provide suitable program recommendations for the whole family and offer viewing suggestions based on recently popular programs. In addition to content retrieval, users can ask Gemini broader questions, such as "Why do volcanoes erupt?" or "Can you recommend a dessert that can be made in one hour?" Gemini will not only provide detailed voice answers but also recommend related YouTube video resources, enriching the user's viewing experience.
In addition to the TCL QM9K series, Google has confirmed that Gemini will also launch on other already sold devices this year, such as the Google TV Streamer4K, Walmart Onn4K Pro, and some models from Hisense and TCL that will be released in 2025. It is worth noting that during the 2025 CES, Samsung and LG also announced that they will introduce Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant in their new smart TVs, further highlighting the intensity of the competition in the AI TV assistant market.
Key Points:
🌟 The Gemini AI assistant has officially launched on the Google TV platform, with the initial support for the TCL QM9K series TVs.
📺 Users can engage in "free conversation" with Gemini through voice to get personalized program recommendations and content recaps.
📈 Gemini will also expand to more smart TVs and streaming devices, and the competition in the AI assistant market is becoming increasingly fierce.
