- Gemini on Google TV can now adjust audio and video, change modes, and troubleshoot
- It will arrive first on some TCL televisions from 2025 and 2026
- Only in the US for now
If, like me, you haven’t been impressed by the AI additions to TV interfaces so far, the latest Google Gemini update might change your mind, because it’s something you can use every day. Simply grab the remote or say “Hey Google” to wake up Gemini and then you can control your TV settings by voice.
The feature is slowly rolling out and the first recipients will be recent TCL Google TV models in the US, including the TCL QM8L. Other TVs and streaming devices will also receive it in the future, although Google has not given any details on which specific models will receive the update.
What can you control with the Gemini TV upgrade?
Google has given four key examples of the types of things Gemini will allow you to do.
The first and most useful thing is that you will be able to change the audio and video settings. Examples from Google include “boost bass” and “set picture mode to ‘Sport’.” As we said recently, although we generally recommend that you keep your TV in a fairly precise looking mode, you want different settings to enjoy the sport to the fullest.
Second, you’ll be able to optimize your TV settings for what you’re watching, for example, “it’s movie night; help make this feel like a movie experience.” Hopefully there’s a less verbose way to do it.
Thirdly, you will be able to fix picture and sound problems: “the screen is too dark” or “I can’t hear the dialogue clearly.”
And finally, you’ll be able to open specific menus with commands like “open display settings.”
Google is not the first to do this by any means; For example, LG has voice assistants on many of its TVs, and you can ask questions about picture problems like this, but this is by far the smartest solution in terms of making useful changes on your behalf, without the need for menus.
The first TVs to get the Gemini update will be the 2025 TCL QM9K and the 2026 X11L, QM8L, and RM9L models in the US. Google has not yet provided a timeline for other TVs from other manufacturers.
TCL and Google also said this update would come to a 2026 TV called QM9L. What’s a little strange about this is that we’re not familiar with a TV with that model name and there’s no solid evidence for it online. We have asked TCL for more information.
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