- Gemini introduces visual, narrated discovery experiences on Google TV
- Natural language controls simplify picture and sound adjustments
- Google Photos gains creative remix and cinematic slideshow tools
- Features begin rolling out on select TCL devices before wider expansion
At CES 2026, Google offered an early look at how Gemini is reshaping the experience on Google TV. The message was clear. Television is no longer just a screen for watching content. It is becoming an intelligent, responsive companion that understands what you want and adapts in real time.
Rather than focusing on specs or abstract AI promises, Google’s announcements centered on everyday moments. Finding something to watch with family. Fixing audio that sounds off. Reliving memories stored in your photo library. Gemini is being woven directly into these experiences, with the goal of making the TV feel more intuitive and far less technical.
These features will begin rolling out on select devices, starting with models from TCL, before expanding to other Google TV products over the coming months.
A Smarter, More Visual Way to Explore What You Love
One of the most noticeable changes is how Gemini answers questions on the TV. Instead of plain text results, Google TV introduces a visually rich discovery framework that adapts to the type of question you ask. Search for a favorite actor, a historical event, or a travel destination, and the screen fills with imagery, short video clips, and timely information such as live sports scores.
For more complex subjects, Gemini introduces what Google calls Deep Dives. These are narrated, interactive overviews that break down topics into clear, easy to follow segments.
The tone is designed to work for everyone in the room, whether it is a child asking about space or adults exploring a documentary subject. The experience feels closer to a guided explainer than a traditional search result, making learning from the couch feel natural rather than academic.
Your Photos, Reimagined on the Big Screen
Gemini also extends deeply into personal content through Google Photos. Using natural language, you can now search your photo library directly from your TV. Asking for pictures from a specific vacation, a birthday party, or a particular person brings those memories to the screen instantly.
Beyond simple viewing, creative tools are now part of the experience. Photos Remix allows users to apply artistic styles to images, turning everyday photos into painterly visuals or stylized artwork.
Gemini can also transform collections of photos into cinematic slideshows, complete with immersive transitions that feel more like a short film than a basic slideshow. It is a subtle shift, but one that makes personal memories feel worthy of the largest screen in the home.
Creating and Adjusting Without Breaking the Moment
Creativity on Google TV is not limited to existing photos. With tools like Nano Banana and Veo, users can reimagine personal images or generate entirely new visual media directly from the TV interface.
This brings generative creation into a relaxed, shared space, rather than confining it to phones or laptops.
Just as important is how Gemini simplifies technical adjustments. Instead of digging through layered settings menus, viewers can speak naturally to fix common issues. Saying that the screen feels too dim or that dialogue is hard to hear prompts Gemini to adjust picture and sound settings automatically.
These changes happen without interrupting what you are watching, preserving immersion and reducing frustration.
A Gradual Rollout With Big Implications
Google has emphasized that these features will arrive gradually, beginning with select TCL devices before expanding across the broader Google TV ecosystem. While not every model will receive everything at once, the direction is clear.
Google TV is evolving from a content launcher into an intelligent interface that responds to context, conversation, and creativity.
This approach reflects a broader shift in how AI is entering the home. Instead of flashy demos, Gemini on Google TV focuses on usefulness. It helps families discover content together, manage their devices more easily, and turn personal memories into shared experiences.
Over time, this may change how people think about television itself, not as a passive screen, but as an active participant in everyday life.
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