Your Google TV just got a big Gemini upgrade

Now it'll feel more like having a much larger phone to interact with and less like a TV.

by Louis Eriakha

Updated September 23, 2025

For a while now, Google has been slowly phasing Google Assistant out of its ecosystem, replacing it with Gemini, its new shiny AI-powered assistant.

We've seen it in handheld devices, like phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and everything in between. Now, though, Google has decided to branch it out into a not-so-portable platform,[ TVs.

In other words, Gemini is now being rolled out to Google TV. Unlike the old Assistant, which relied on specific voice commands, Gemini is designed for more natural, free-flowing conversations. That means you don’t have to remember exact phrasing to get what you want. Instead of saying “Play Stranger Things on Netflix,” you could just describe the kind of show you’re in the mood for or even ask for a recap of the last season you missed. Google says this makes finding content feel less like giving instructions and more like chatting with someone who knows your preferences.

And it’s not just about entertainment. Because Gemini is the same AI you can access on your phone or browser, it can go broader, helping with homework, planning a trip, pulling up recipes, or even teaching you a new skill through YouTube videos. Imagine sitting on your couch and asking, “Explain why volcanoes erupt to my third grader,” and having the explanation show up on the TV screen. That’s the kind of experience Google is betting on.

The rollout starts today on TCL’s new QM9K series TVs. Later this year, it’ll expand to more devices, including the Google TV Streamer, Walmart’s onn 4K Pro, and upcoming 2025 models from Hisense and TCL. All told, Gemini will eventually reach the more than 300 million Google TV and Android TV OS devices already in use. To get it, you’ll need to be running Android 14, which most supported devices, even older Chromecast dongles, have already received.

Of course, Google isn’t the only player trying to make TVs smarter with AI. Samsung and LG are working with Microsoft’s Copilot to add similar features to their latest models. But with Gemini now stretching across phones, browsers, and TVs, Google has a head start in building an AI ecosystem that feels consistent no matter what screen you’re using. This launch is just the beginning, with more Gemini features promised over time, so your TV may soon become as much a learning companion as it is an entertainment hub.