Google has unveiled a new set of Gemini-powered features for Google TV at CES 2026, signaling a major push to bring generative AI deeper into the living room experience. The announcement, made during Google’s showcase at the annual consumer electronics event in Las Vegas, highlights how the company plans to turn televisions into more interactive, personalized, and assistant-driven devices by embedding its Gemini AI model directly into TV interfaces.
According to Google, the upcoming Gemini integration will allow users to interact with their TVs in more natural and practical ways. Rather than relying solely on traditional remote navigation or basic voice commands, Google TV users will be able to ask Gemini to perform more complex tasks, including finding and editing photos, adjusting TV settings, and answering contextual questions related to what is being watched. The company says this is part of a broader effort to move beyond passive content consumption toward a more conversational and intelligent TV experience.
One of the headline features previewed at CES 2026 is Gemini’s ability to help users manage personal content directly from their TV. Google TV will allow users to ask Gemini to locate specific photos from their Google Photos library, such as pictures from a recent trip or family event, and display them on the big screen. Gemini will also support basic photo editing tasks, such as cropping or enhancing images, using voice prompts. This positions the TV as an extension of Google’s broader ecosystem rather than a standalone screen used only for streaming.
Gemini is also being positioned as a smarter control layer for TV settings. Instead of manually navigating menus, users will be able to ask Gemini to adjust brightness, sound levels, accessibility options, or display preferences based on viewing conditions. For example, viewers could ask Gemini to “make the screen easier to watch at night” or “improve dialogue clarity,” and the AI would automatically adjust relevant settings. Google says this approach is designed to reduce friction for less tech-savvy users while still offering flexibility for advanced users.
Beyond device control, Gemini will play a larger role in content discovery. Google demonstrated how users could ask more detailed and conversational questions, such as requesting movie recommendations based on mood, age group, or previous viewing history. Instead of scrolling through multiple apps, Gemini can surface suggestions across streaming services available on Google TV, helping users decide what to watch more quickly. This builds on Google’s existing recommendation engine but adds a more interactive, assistant-led layer.
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The move reflects Google’s broader strategy to embed Gemini across its product lineup, including smartphones, productivity tools, and now home entertainment. At CES 2026, Google emphasized that TVs are a natural next step for Gemini because of their central role in households. By integrating AI at the system level, Google aims to differentiate Google TV from rival platforms such as Amazon’s Fire TV and Samsung’s Tizen, which are also adding AI-driven features.
Privacy and data use remain a key consideration as Gemini expands into living spaces. Google stated that user interactions with Gemini on TV will follow existing Google account privacy controls, allowing users to manage data history and personalize experiences across devices. The company did not announce a specific rollout date but confirmed that the new Gemini features for Google TV will begin arriving later in 2026 through software updates, with support depending on hardware capabilities.
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