Key Takeaways
- Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is set to arrive on Google TV later this year.
- Its main goal is to simplify finding your next movie or TV show.
- You’ll be able to use natural, conversational language for personalized recommendations.
- Beyond entertainment, Gemini can also provide news updates and educational content.
We’ve all felt it: the endless scroll through streaming services, trying to pick something, anything, to watch. Often, the search itself takes as long as an episode.
But change might be on the horizon. Google is introducing its AI, Gemini, to Google TV, aiming to solve this very modern dilemma.
Announced with the Android 16 launch, Gemini on your TV can do more than just suggest shows. It can give you a quick rundown of the latest sports scores or summarize top news headlines.
Imagine asking Gemini to explain the solar system in simple terms, and then getting relevant YouTube videos served up for a child. Pretty handy.
However, the real excitement for many will be Gemini’s potential to finally answer: “What should I watch next?”
Google TV, the company’s smart TV software, will host this feature. According to CNET, who saw an early demo, you can ask for recommendations based on your existing likes or even for age-appropriate action movies for kids.
You could even pose a debated question like, “Which Mission Impossible movie is the best one?” Gemini, in its diplomatic AI way, will likely offer suggestions while noting it’s a matter of personal taste.
This move by Google follows a similar path taken by Netflix, which is testing its own AI-powered search using conversational language to help you find titles.
It’s not surprising to see tech companies turn to AI for entertainment discovery. Streaming platforms already use AI algorithms to analyze viewing habits and suggest content.
These new conversational search features seem like the natural next step in making those suggestions more intuitive.
Of course, not every new tech glitters for long. As the CNET article points out, Tubi previously launched an AI search tool called Rabbit AI, which was later discontinued, perhaps because it didn’t click with users.
Google’s strategy appears to be integrating Gemini widely—on your phone, in your car, on your smartwatch, and now your TV.
The aim seems to be making the AI assistant a constant companion, ready to help with everything from drafting a text to picking your next movie marathon.
Ultimately, if AI can make settling in for a good show a bit less of a search, many will likely welcome the assistance.
