Guide to Accessing Gemini Live on Any Android Device

The latest update to Google’s Gemini mobile app, called Gemini Live, introduces an exciting new feature: a voice-enabled AI assistant. Unlike the previous robotic tone of Google Assistant, users will now enjoy conversing with Gemini Live in a natural voice. This feature is freely available for nearly all Android devices.

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to download and access Gemini Live on your Android device.

How to Download Gemini Live?

Gemini app on Google Play Store (Image via Google)

To use Gemini Live, you need to download the Gemini app. Here’s how to easily download the app on any Android device:

Open the Play Store application.
Search for Gemini and select the official app.
Tap on Install.
Wait until the installation is complete.

Additionally, ensure that the “Google”app is installed, as it typically comes pre-installed on every Android phone. If, for some reason, it isn’t, you’ll need to download and install it from the Play Store.

How to Use Gemini Live?

Gemini Live home screen (Image via Google)

To access Google Gemini Live, follow these instructions:

Open the Gemini app that you have just installed.
Grant all the necessary permissions requested by the app.
When you reach the home screen, tap on the Gemini Live icon located in the bottom-right corner (it has three vertical lines with a star on top).
Gemini Live will now activate, allowing you to interact with the AI assistant.

If the Gemini Live icon does not appear, try closing and reopening the Gemini app. For some users, it may take a few moments for the icon to show up on their screen.

What is Gemini Live?

Google Gemini operates as a top-tier AI chatbot that utilizes Gemini multimodal large language models to process both text and voice inputs, facilitating natural conversations. After a lengthy development phase, it is now accessible to all Android users and is expected to gradually replace Google Assistant.

How to Change the Voice for Gemini Live?

You can select a different voice for the AI within the app’s settings. Google currently offers several voice models, with the potential for more options to be introduced in the future.