Key facts
- Google Assistant on mobile devices will be shut down starting September 4.
- Users will be transitioned to Gemini for voice control.
- The shutdown affects smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, and cars with Android Auto.
- Some older devices or regions may not support Gemini, potentially offering a reprieve.
- Android-powered TVs, set-top boxes, and vehicles with Google built-in will transition at a later date.
Google is set to retire its Assistant on mobile devices starting September 4, with the transition to its AI-powered Gemini chatbot expected to take several weeks to fully implement. This move will affect a wide range of devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, and vehicles equipped with Android Auto, forcing users to adopt Gemini for voice control.
While most Google smart home devices have already made the switch, certain platforms like Android-powered TVs, set-top boxes, and cars with Google built-in will transition to Gemini-only at a later, unspecified date. Users with older devices that do not meet Gemini's minimum specifications or those in regions where Gemini is not yet supported may receive an extension on Assistant's availability.