Google Gemini Begins Rolling Out to Android Auto, Replacing Google Assistant

Google Gemini is now rolling out on Android Auto - here are the upgrades you get

Google has previously promised that Gemini would be replacing Google Assistant as the go-to AI helper on Android Auto, and several months later it seems that the upgrade is starting to appear on some car dashboards. As per 9to5Google, several users are now reporting that they're seeing Gemini pop up in Android Auto. There's no official announcement to refer to, but it seems the update is something Google has applied on the server side for certain people. That said, it does also seem to require Android Auto 15.6 or Android 15.7, and apparently is only available for those running the beta version too. Google hasn't specified if either of those is the case, though, so that may be a coincidence. There's nothing you can do to force the update; you just have to be patient. Once it does reach your phone, the next time you go to launch Google Assistant on Android Auto you'll see a quick introduction screen for Gemini instead. Gemini on Android Auto gives you pretty much the whole experience you get from chatting with Gemini in the mobile apps or on the web. It's a more natural, conversational AI, and as Gemini Live is included you can ask follow-up questions and interrupt it too. There are now numerous Google apps connected to Gemini too, including Google Home and Google Keep - so you could, for example, ask Gemini to create a list of recipe ingredients in Google Keep, then ask for directions to the local grocery store. We've already seen a demo from Google covering how some of this functionality will work, and overall the AI upgrade is a substantial one. Some users are reporting that contact nicknames don't work though, so it's possible some features will get dropped too. Earlier this week we got news of a major Gemini upgrade for Google Maps, which will of course also tie in with what you see in Android Auto - you can use the AI to ask questions about places on the map, report traffic incidents, and get more precise directions.

Your Car Just Got Smarter: Gemini for Android Auto Is Here - Phandroid

Google Assistant in your car has been frustrating for years. Gemini Android Auto is finally fixing that problem. According to reports from Reddit, Google quietly started rolling out Gemini to Android Auto over the past 24 hours, replacing Google Assistant entirely. The update appears to be hitting beta testers first, with multiple users reporting the change on Android Auto versions 15.6 and 15.7. This marks the biggest upgrade to the in-car assistant experience since Android Auto launched. Gemini handles natural language much better than Google Assistant ever did. You can speak conversationally instead of using rigid voice commands. You can ask follow-up questions without repeating yourself. The AI understands context and maintains the flow of conversation, similar to how Gemini works in other Google products. The update includes Gemini Live support, accessed on demand for interactive conversations. You can ask complex questions and get detailed responses while keeping your eyes on the road. Automatic message translation works across over 40 languages, making communication easier when driving internationally. Gemini integrates deeply with Google's app ecosystem. It connects with Google Maps for navigation, YouTube Music and Spotify for media, Calendar for schedule management, and Gmail for messages. These integrations work seamlessly, allowing you to control multiple functions through natural voice commands. Google removed the option to revert to Google Assistant, signaling a complete transition to Gemini. This follows Google's broader strategy of phasing out Assistant across all devices. The company previously killed Assistant Driving Mode in Maps as part of this shift. The rollout is currently limited to beta users, but a wider release should follow soon. Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed during an April earnings call that Gemini would replace Assistant in vehicles during 2025. If you're running Android Auto 15.6 or 15.7 beta, check if Gemini has appeared in your car yet.

Gemini Assistant Might Finally Be Coming to Android Auto

* Both Android Auto versions are currently available in beta * Gemini for Android Auto was first unveiled in May * It replaces Google Assistant on the infotainment system Google has reportedly started rolling out the Gemini assistant to Android Auto. As per the report, Gemini in Android Auto was spotted by several individuals in the last couple of days, leading to the belief that the Mountain View-based tech giant has started the rollout process. Although it is not certain whether the experience is currently available in beta or will be made available to all users globally. Notably, the tech giant first announced the Android Auto feature in May at Google I/O. Gemini in Android Auto Might Be Here According to a 9to5Google report, the company is rolling out the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to some versions of Android Auto. The publication spotted Gemini in Android Auto 15.6 when connected to the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and on Android Auto 15.7 when connected to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Notably, both the Android Auto versions are currently available in beta. Due to a lack of communication from the tech giant, it is not clear whether it is a beta rollout or the beta versions are being targeted as part of the initial rollout, and later it would be expanded to more versions as well. However, it is expected that Google will formally announce its plans in the coming days. Gemini in Android Auto was first announced and previewed at Google I/O in May as a replacement for Google Assistant. Just like in smartphones, the company will sunset the legacy assistant once the global rollout is complete. With Gemini Assistant, Google says, users can get hands-free assistance while driving in natural language, eliminating the need to remember specific phrases. Among the features, the chatbot can translate text messages into another language, ask for recommendations about places along the route with complex instructions, and even activate the conversational Gemini Live experience without having to tap a button. It can also connect to apps such as YouTube Music and Spotify to play requested music, create a new event on Google Calendar, and pull data from Gmail to answer user queries.