Gemini AI Arrives on TVs, Starting with TCL QM9K Series
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Google is integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into televisions, with TCL’s new QM9K series becoming the first models to feature the large language model technology built-in. This marks a significant upgrade from basic voice commands, allowing users to have full, conversational interactions with their television sets.
The Gemini AI assistant enables users to articulate preferences for shows or films, request recaps of previous seasons, and inquire about critical reviews. Google provided examples illustrating its capacity for vague, conversational queries, such as, "Find me something to watch with my wife. I like dramas, but she likes lighthearted comedies."
Other examples include asking, "What happened in the last season of ‘Outlander’?", or “What's the new hospital drama everyone's talking about?” Gemini extends beyond entertainment, functioning as a valuable learning and lifestyle tool, according to Google.
On the television screen, Gemini can guide a child through a volcano science project, assist in preparing a last-minute dessert, or offer YouTube tutorials for learning a new skill like guitar. These interactions are designed to feel like chatting with a knowledgeable friend, accommodating natural follow-up questions.
The TCL QM9K is the initial television to launch with Gemini, and it also includes a presence sensor. This sensor can transform the television into an information panel, similar to a Nest Hub, displaying weather, calendar events, and camera feeds when someone enters the room.
Later this year, Gemini will also expand to the Google TV Streamer, Walmart Onn 4K Pro, and Hisense’s 2025 U7, U8, and UX models. Additionally, it will be available on TCL’s QM7K, QM8K, and X11K sets.
With over 300 million devices currently operating Google TV or Android TV OS, this extensive rollout could signify a pivotal moment for voice control on large screens. This extensive rollout could signify a pivotal moment, making voice interaction a genuinely useful feature for daily use.
This development follows the announcement of Gemini for Home, a comprehensive replacement for Google Assistant on Nest speakers and displays. An early access rollout for Gemini for Home is scheduled to begin in October, coinciding with a hardware event slated for Oct. 1.
Gemini for Home will introduce more natural language controls, smarter routines, and proactive automation suggestions across smart home devices. Capabilities range from summarising security camera alerts to compiling lunch recipes based on available refrigerator ingredients.
Google Gemini AI assistant is now integrated into televisions, beginning with the TCL QM9K series.
Gemini allows for natural, conversational interactions, moving beyond rigid voice commands.
It functions as an entertainment guide, a learning aid, and a lifestyle tool on the big screen.
Source: FORBES