Gemini can now control your Google TV’s settings, but only on these models - 9to5Google
Gemini just got 60 days exclusive control of your TV. Here's why that matters for Google's ambient AI strategy.
Why it matters
Google is expanding Gemini beyond chat into hardware control — starting with voice-driven TV settings on TCL models. This is a play to embed AI deeper into consumer devices and establish Gemini as the ambient assistant across Google's ecosystem.
The key facts
9 to knowGemini now controls picture and sound settings on Google TV
TCL gets 60-day exclusive window for Gemini TV controls
Feature enables natural language voice control instead of menu navigation
Rollout begins with select TCL smart TV models
Published June 2026
Gemini now controls Google TV picture and sound settings via natural language
TCL smart TVs first to receive feature
TCL has 60-day exclusivity before broader rollout
Feature eliminates manual settings menu navigation
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