Google Rolls Out Gemini to Wear OS Watches, Supercharges Circle to Search with AI Mode
New Updates Bring Advanced AI to Smartwatches and Visual Search Features on Mobile
Gemini Now on Wear OS: Smarter Watches for Every Brand
Google has started rolling out Gemini—its next-gen AI assistant—to Wear OS smartwatches, expanding the experience beyond the Pixel to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi devices running Wear OS 4 or newer.
- This move is part of Google’s broader strategy to replace Google Assistant with Gemini across its ecosystem.
- The update will arrive over the coming weeks, putting more powerful AI right on users’ wrists.
Easy, Hands-Free Assistance
You can activate Gemini by saying “Hey Google,” pressing and holding your watch’s side button, or tapping the Gemini app icon on your watch screen.
- Ask everyday questions—like how long to roast sliced vegetables, or whether you’ll need an umbrella—without stopping what you’re doing.
- Gemini can complete tasks across apps—summarizing emails, adding sports games to your calendar, or remembering where you parked.
Built for Convenience
Gemini’s integration means smarter reminders and the ability to remember personal details.
- Examples: “Remember I parked on level 4, spot 27,” or “Remind me to go grocery shopping after work.”
- Gemini’s goal is to make everyday tasks and reminders as seamless as possible from your wrist.
Circle to Search Gets AI Mode and Gaming Features
Google’s Circle to Search—the feature that lets you search by circling, scribbling, or tapping on-screen elements—gets even more powerful:
- AI Mode is now integrated, enabling advanced reasoning, follow-up questions, and exploration of complex topics without leaving your current app.
- After a search, users see an AI Overview. Tapping “Dive deeper with AI Mode” unlocks richer answers and further visual search details.
Gaming Support and Lens Integration
- You can now use Circle to Search while gaming—perfect for identifying new characters or finding strategies in real time.
- AI Mode is easier to access in Google Lens, now available through the Google app on both Android and iOS in the U.S. and India.
Enhanced AI Overviews for Better Results
Google’s AI Overviews are now more helpful, with improved formatting and readability.
- Answers now include more visuals and break down key info clearly—ideal for quick reference and deeper understanding.
Exclusive Offer for Pixel 9 Pro Owners
Pixel 9 Pro users get a year of Google AI Pro for free, including access to Veo 3, a tool for generating short, natural-sounding videos from simple descriptions.
