The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible

• Gemini for TV is coming to the Google TV Streamer, with updates rolling out today
• If your device is eligible for the update, you'll be able to have natural conversations with Gemini to search through the streamer's content
• Google also shared that you'll be able to use Gemini to 'bring learning to the biggest screen in your home'

The Google Assistant phase-out is still underway and Gemini is about to reign supreme across Google’s products – and the next one to get Gemini’s smarts is the Google TV Streamer.

Google announced on Monday in a blog post that Gemini for TV is starting to roll out to Google TV Streamer over the next few weeks. The company first unveiled its plans to expand Gemini to select TCL devices in September, with the TCL QM9K being the first Google TV model to receive the upgrade.

Now that Gemini is finally coming to the Google TV Streamer, users will be able to ask more advanced voice requests, with the company sharing that ‘Gemini for TV isn't just for entertainment’ and packs a plethora of capabilities.

Gemini for TV will now allow you to use your voice more naturally to access content on the Google TV Streamer. For example, if you and your partner or friend can’t agree on a movie to stream, you can say to Gemini, "I like dramas, but my wife likes comedies. What’s a movie we can watch together?" and it will generate ideas for you – but that’s not all.

If one of your favorite TV shows is returning and you need a recap but want to avoid having to watch an entire season, try asking, "What happened at the end of ‘Outlander’ last season?" and Gemini will bring you up to speed. Alternatively, if you can’t remember the name of a popular title but want to check it out, you can use the prompt, "What's the new hospital drama everyone's talking about?" to find your next TV binge.

As mentioned, Google’s blog post shares that Gemini for TV stretches beyond entertainment, and you’ll also have the ability to ‘Bring learning to the largest screen in your home’, as the company puts it. You can do this by having Gemini explain certain educational topics to your young ones by asking, "Explain why volcanoes erupt to my third grader" – it can even guide you through recipes and DIY projects with YouTube videos.

When Gemini for TV lands on your Google TV Streamer, you’ll be able to take advantage of its fresh update by using the microphone button on your remote. Additionally, you can check if the update is available on your Google TV Streamer device by going to Settings and into ‘Accounts & Profiles’. From there, select ‘Voice Assistant’ and you’ll find an option for ‘Gemini for TV’ if your device is eligible for the update.

Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too.

The best TVs for all budgets

➡️ Read our full guide to the best TVs
1. Best overall:
LG C5
2. Best under 1000:
US: Hisense U8QG
UK: TCL C7K
3. Best under 500:
US: Roku Plus Series
UK: Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED