How To Replace Google Assistant with Gemini? Simple Steps to Follow

Ever wondered how it would be to have a personal AI assistant with more keen eyes on data, accuracy, and creativity? Surprisingly, Google’s innovative AI, Gemini, offers a new way to interact with your Android phone. You can set the Genius AI platform as the default assistant, replacing Google Assistant, to experience its unique capabilities.

This article includes a step-by-step guide to get you started.

How to use Gemini as a replacement for the default Google Assistant?

Chat with your Gemini mobile app to supercharge your ideas. Get help learning in new ways, writing thank you notes, planning events, and more. Gemini can connect with Google apps like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube, making it easy to get things done. Use text, voice, images, and your camera to get help in new ways.

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The steps to replace Google Assistant with Gemini are: 

Step 1: Download the Gemini App

On Android, you can opt into your Gemini mobile app from your Google Assistant and the Gemini app. On iOS, you can opt into Gemini from the Google app. You can find more details below. The Gemini mobile app may not be available for all languages, devices, or locations.

Step 2: Set Up the App

• Open the Gemini app.
• Tap Get Started in the bottom-right corner.
• Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
• You are good to go now!

Step 3: Choose Gemini As Your Default Assistant

• Open the Google app.
• Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
• Select Settings.
• Go to Google Assistant.
• Tap Apps under “Assistant Devices.”
• Choose the default app.
• Select Gemini from the list.

NOTE: Even after replacing Gemini with your default assistant, features like ‘At a Glance’ and driving experiences will remain connected to Google Assistant. Also, devices like smart speakers and wearables powered by Google Assistant won’t be affected by this change.

You can use text, voice, images, and even your camera to have endless conversations, explore ideas, and get answers. Other devices with Google Assistant built-in, such as smart displays, smart speakers, TVs, cars, smart watches, assistant-enabled headphones, and Pixel tablets, will continue to be directly powered by Google Assistant. 

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How to Switch Back to Google Assistant?

One can switch back to Google Assistant as the default assistant at any minute. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: Open the Gemini app on your smartphone or tablet.
Step 2: Tap on your profile icon at the top and choose Settings.
Step 3: Click on the digital assistant from Google.
Step 4: Select Google Assistant to make it your default assistant for the device.

Gemini offers a unique experience in comparison to other existing virtual assistants. Though it won’t offer a complete replacement for Google Assistant, it can be a revolutionary tool to initiate AI-powered conversations. So, what are you waiting for? Go give it a try and see what you can bring to the table.

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