Google TV to Get Gemini AI and Presence Sensing in 2025
Gemini Integration Enhances Voice Controls
Google TV is set to receive significant updates in 2025, including the integration of Gemini AI and presence sensing capabilities. This marks a major upgrade to the platform's voice control functionality, which had seen a decline in performance with Google Assistant.
Gemini on Google TV promises faster processing and more accurate results, addressing previous issues with Assistant's speed and reliability. The enhanced voice controls will allow users to perform complex searches, such as finding movie recommendations based on specific criteria or exploring general topics like travel.
This upgrade builds upon existing voice control features, leveraging far-field microphones commonly found in modern TVs. While Gemini enhances the experience, it doesn't entirely replace Assistant, as the latter's UI still appears for certain tasks. For more on AI integration, see Gemini AI to Transform Android Auto.
Presence Sensing Introduces On-Screen Hub
Select Google TVs with compatible hardware will gain presence sensing, enabling the TV to detect when someone is in the room. This feature allows the TV to automatically turn off when not in use and display a Nest Hub-like on-screen hub showing information like weather, calendar appointments, and Nest camera feeds. This functionality works impressively well, quickly switching between the screensaver and the hub based on proximity.
While the hub provides a centralized information display, its usefulness in the living room remains to be seen. It might be more suitable for bedrooms or home offices. It's unclear how this feature will be implemented for TVs without presence sensors. For insights on other Android updates, check out Hidden Android Productivity Hacks.
News Brief Provides AI-Powered Summaries
Google TV is also adding a "News Brief" feature, which uses AI to summarize trending news topics and includes videos from reputable sources. This feature updates multiple times a day, offering a convenient way to stay informed without needing to open a separate streaming app. For related news on other platforms, see HONOR Magic7 Series: First with Google Gemini AI.
These updates, including Gemini and presence sensing, are expected to arrive later this year on select Google TV devices. Google suggests that this is only the beginning of Gemini's potential on the platform.