The Gemini era is truly here and will soon be your only option. Google announced late last night that it will shutdown Google Assistant this year on Android, Wear OS, and through almost every other device that connects to your mobile phone.
In an email sent to users who are still using Google Assistant instead of Gemini, Google says that they plan to start removing access to Google Assistant on September 4. They expect this shutdown process to take a few weeks to complete, but it will be a removal and you’ll have to switch to Gemini or not have an assistant.
The full email can be viewed below and it talks through the end of Google Assistant on your Android mobile device, the devices it pairs to (like Wear OS, headphones, and Android Auto), and if other devices will be impacted.
For now, the loss of Google Assistant will only happen on your mobile device and the devices it connects to. If you have Google Assistant-equipped earbuds, wear a Wear OS watch, or use Android Auto, you have until September 4 to make the switch to Gemini. For other devices like Google Home speakers or Google TV products, those may still have more time and are not included in this September 4 timeline.
Once Google posts a support page, we’ll be sure to share it.
How many of you are still on Google Assistant and received this email last night?
We’re writing to let you know that the Google Assistant on your mobile device is being discontinued, and Gemini—our next-generation AI-powered assistant—is now the assistant experience on Android.
What This Means for Your Mobile Device
As we transition our mobile experience to Gemini, Google Assistant will no longer be available on your mobile device. We will begin removing access to Google Assistant starting on September 4, and expect that this process may take a few weeks to reach everyone. Once availability is removed, you will no longer be able to use or switch back
to Google Assistant on your phone, tablet, or paired devices.
If your Android device meets the minimum system requirements2 and you are in a region where Gemini is available,3 Gemini will be the Google-provided assistant on your mobile device. When you invoke your assistant, for example, by saying “Hey Google” or long-pressing your power button, Gemini will appear instead of the previous Google Assistant.
Changes to Accessories and Paired Devices
When you set Gemini as your mobile device assistant, it also becomes the assistant on devices that are paired with your mobile phone. This includes:
- Watches running Wear OS
- Headphones or earbuds compatible with Gemini
- Vehicles running Android Auto projected from a user’s mobile device. For cars with Google built-in, Google Assistant will continue to function beyond September 4, 2026.
Like your mobile device, starting September 4, users will lose the ability to use Google Assistant on these paired devices.
Google Assistant on Other Devices
These changes are only for the assistant experience on your mobile device and accessories that pair to your phone, like watches, headphones, and car infotainment systems.
You can also read more about our separate plans to bring Gemini to Google TV devices and Google Home speakers and smart displays.
Next Steps & More Information
We are committed to providing a smooth transition and are confident that Gemini will offer you an even more capable and helpful assistant experience.
Thank you for being a valued Google user,
The Google Team
Cheers Chase!
