Google adds voice Gemini TV controls to TCL TVs in US

Google has begun rolling out a new voice control feature for its Gemini assistant on Google TV, allowing users to adjust core television settings through conversational commands. The update, which started on June 11, is initially exclusive to select TCL television models in the United States for a 60-day period.

The functionality enables viewers to use their voice to directly modify picture and sound settings such as brightness, contrast, volume, and picture modes. A key advancement is the ability to troubleshoot issues in plain language; a user can describe a problem by saying "the screen is too dark" or "I can't hear the dialogue," and Gemini will attempt to correct it automatically. The assistant can also optimize settings for specific types of content, such as creating a cinematic experience for a movie, and can open the settings menu directly upon request to save navigation time.

The rollout is currently live for owners of specific 2025 and 2026 TCL Google TV models in the U.S. Compatible models include the QM9K, QM7L, RM7L, X11L, QM9L, QM8L, and RM9L. The feature requires the television to be running Android 14 or higher. It remains unclear whether older TCL models will...