Your Google TV is getting several useful Gemini features soon – these models included

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Google adds Gemini features to Google TV at CES. 
• The update includes Deep Dives, Nano Banana, and Veo. 
• The update is free and will be available first on TLC devices.
  

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At CES 2026, AI is already permeating every product category, including home entertainment. Similar to last year, Google unveiled Gemini updates for its TV platform, further integrating the AI assistant to let you do more on the big screen. 

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The standout feature is the quality of responses you get from Gemini for various queries. Now, Gemini will include more visual responses, including “high-resolution imagery, video context, and real-time sports updates,” according to the blog post. 

You can also now ask queries related to your settings, helping you avoid the complicated settings menu and make the change you want quicker. For example, Google suggests that you can tell Gemini “the screen is too dim” or “the dialogue is lost” and have the assistant fix it for you. 

Another helpful feature is “Deep dives,” designed to explain more complex topics in a simpler and more accessible manner. For example, in the image above, someone asked, “What causes the Northern Lights?” and the user was presented with both a photo of the lights and a Dive deeper option. 

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If you’re a Google Photos user, you will also be able to use Gemini to search your library for specific people or moments. You can also apply artistic styles via the Photo Remix feature or create “cinematic immersive slideshows” to remix existing images.

The updates also include content-generating experiences using Google’s latest models, Veo and Nano Banana, which have made headlines in the past year due to their realistic outputs. Some options include creating brand new images or reimagining your existing ones directly on your TV. 

The upgraded Gemini for TV experience is first coming to the latest TCL TV models, and other Google TV devices in the coming months.