- Google is finally rolling out its Gemini assistant to Wear OS smartwatches, with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series being the first to get it.
- The wearable version supports voice interactions, like answering complex questions and creating tasks, offering a more advanced experience than Google Assistant.
- Gemini will also come to existing smartwatches from brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus via an update that will likely replace the current Google Assistant app.
When Google unveiled its Gemini assistant at the end of 2023, it was clear that the older Google Assistant’s days were numbered. With Google staking its future on the success of its new AI, it was only a matter of time. While the company quickly brought Gemini to phones and computers, it held off on a smartwatch rollout until the experience was properly optimized. That wait is now over. At Google I/O in May, the company announced Gemini for Wear OS, and starting today, it’s finally rolling out to supported smartwatches, with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series getting first dibs.
Due to smaller displays and a lack of cameras, smartwatches won’t get the full Gemini experience (with Gemini Live) found on phones and PCs, but they will support the most crucial voice interactions. You can ask Gemini nearly any question, and it will pull a detailed answer from its knowledge base or the web. This is especially useful for getting quick answers when your hands are full, like when you’re cooking and need advice on adjusting a recipe without having to wash up to pull out your phone.