Google Launches Gemini AI Assistant on Samsung and Wear OS Smartwatches
Gemini Replaces Google Assistant, Debuts on Galaxy Watch 8 and More
Google has begun rolling out its advanced Gemini AI assistant to Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series—the first Wear OS 6 smartwatches—along with a broad selection of Wear OS watches from brands like Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Pixel. This update, which launched July 9, represents a major shift for smartwatch users, as Gemini replaces the classic Google Assistant, bringing more power and natural intelligence right to your wrist.
Gemini for Wear OS: Smarter, Faster, More Capable
Gemini isn’t just a minor update; it’s a major leap in how users can interact with their wearable devices.
- Natural Conversations: Talk to Gemini by saying “Hey Google,” pressing and holding the side button, or tapping the Gemini app icon.
- Contextual Understanding: Gemini picks up on your speech patterns and gives quick, context-aware answers, making conversations with your watch feel natural and personal.
- Consistent Across Devices: The smartwatch version of Gemini is as smart and capable as its Android counterpart, providing a seamless AI experience across your devices.
Key Features of Gemini on Wear OS
- Manage Tasks Effortlessly: Gemini can handle reminders, alarms, quick replies, and daily tasks—all with natural voice commands.
- Connects to Google Apps: You can link Gmail and Google Calendar to Gemini, letting you schedule, check emails, and manage your agenda from your wrist.
- Supports Popular Apps: On Wear OS 6, Gemini also integrates with supported apps from your watch’s brand, so you can access favorites without pulling out your phone.
- Memory at Your Fingertips: Ask Gemini to save notes or reminders, and it will recall them whenever you need.
How to Access Gemini on Your Smartwatch
- Activation: Say “Hey Google,” long-press the side button, or open the Gemini app on your smartwatch.
- App Settings: To enable app integrations (like Gmail and Calendar), open the Gemini app settings on your paired smartphone, toggle the desired apps, and grant permissions.
Device Support and Availability
- Available now on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, with rollout expanding to compatible Wear OS 4+ smartwatches from Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Google Pixel.
- Watches updating to Wear OS 6 will get Gemini pre-installed, while Wear OS 4+ devices will receive the AI assistant over the coming weeks.
Why Gemini Matters
This rollout gives Wear OS users a next-generation assistant that’s faster, smarter, and more deeply integrated into daily routines.
- With Gemini, your smartwatch isn’t just a companion—it becomes an AI-powered hub for productivity, reminders, and instant answers, all hands-free.
