Google Gemini’s progress on compatible TVs continues to surprise us, and TCL models are the first to reap the benefits.
Today, manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to facilitate navigation with AI. Smart TV interfaces are becoming more and more cluttered, and traditional remotes are far from the most practical way to navigate. Even though Google TV is currently working on an innovative model with a pointing device.
That said, it’s likely these remotes will become obsolete quickly as voice control is gradually establishing itself as the new standard on connected TVs. Google Gemini is, in fact, a prime example, with this feature that would let users adjust settings without taking their eyes off the program. Here’s the full rundown.
A smarter-than-ever Google Gemini version on TCL TVs?
In September 2025, we were already looking at Gemini’s integration into TCL televisions and the numerous innovations it could bring. Nine months later, the Chinese brand is beginning to reap the rewards, as it becomes the very first to benefit from its latest update, and this is no small feat. Indeed, Google has rolled out a patch that lets users control the TV’s settings in natural language, without pausing their program or using the remote.
With this, they can, for example, raise or lower the screen brightness, switch to the “Filmmaker” mode, or enable the “Voice” mode to better hear dialogue. And apparently, it will be as simple as saying that “the screen isn’t clear enough” or that “we can’t hear the voices well.”
Additionally, Gemini will allow viewers to create shortcuts with multiple settings, and then tell it to activate the presets “for cinema” or “for sports,” for instance. In short, a small revolution that should win users back to menus where they can quickly get lost, and it is currently available on seven TCL models (QM9K, QM7L, RM7L, X11L, QM9L, QM8L, RM9L).
The rollout in France is still pending
As with most major Gemini updates, Google is currently reserving this upgrade for American users and has not yet announced a launch date in France. It will also only work on models running Android TV / Google TV 14 (or newer) once it arrives on televisions from brands other than TCL. For reference, TCL holds a 60-day exclusivity on this feature.
In the meantime, this clearly shows that Gemini could give the Google TV interface a new lease on life, after it was close to fading away a year ago. We look forward to discovering the other features planned by the American company to win over users.
