The recent rollout of the “Utilities” Gemini Extension marks a significant enhancement for users of the Gemini app, particularly those on Android devices. This update, which has been gradually made available over the past few weeks, eliminates the need for Google Assistant as a fallback for basic tasks, streamlining user interactions with the app.
To ensure the Utilities Extension is active, users can easily navigate through the Gemini app by launching it, accessing multitasking, and selecting the App info icon. A quick force stop of the Google app will activate the new features.
Enhanced Functionality
Once enabled, the Utilities Extension appears in the Gemini Extensions list and is set to function by default. Users can now perform a variety of tasks directly from their lock screen, including:
- Setting and silencing alarms
- Starting and stopping timers
- Controlling device features such as the flashlight, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and Battery Saver
- Checking volume and battery levels
- Powering off or restarting the device
- Taking photos and screenshots
- Managing media playback, including pausing or replaying videos
This extension also allows Gemini to extract information from Pixel Screenshots, further enhancing its utility.
Comprehensive Command List
The Gemini Utilities Extension offers a robust array of commands that users can issue, enabling a seamless interaction with their devices. Below is a detailed overview of the functionalities available:
Request Multiple Actions at Once
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to perform multiple actions in one prompt.
- Turn my media volume and notification volume to [percentage] and turn on battery saver.
- Take a photo with a 10s timer.
Open Websites, Apps & Settings
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to open a website, your apps, and settings menus.
- Open [URL name]
- Open [app name]
- Open [name of settings] settings
Check & Control Your Device Features
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to do the following actions on your device:
- Turn [on, off] flashlight
- Turn [on, off] battery saver
- Tell me the volume
- Volume [percentage]
- Turn [up, down] volume
- Decrease brightness to [percentage]
- What’s my battery level?
- Power off device
- Restart my device
Take Photos & Screenshots
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to take a photo or screenshot.
- Take a selfie
- Take a picture in [seconds]
- Take a screenshot
Control Your Media Playback
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to control media playback on your device.
- Pause
- Pause the [music, video]
- Stop the [music, video]
- Resume
- Continue playing
- Replay
- Restart [music, video]
- Skip
- Next
- Next [song, video]
- Previous
- Play previous
- Give this [song, video] a thumbs up
Browse or Search for Screenshots in Pixel Screenshots
You can ask the Gemini mobile app to find a screenshot for you in the Pixel Screenshots app.
- Search for [item, object, content type] in Pixel Screenshots
- Show me my [collection name] in Pixel Screenshots
- Check Pixel Screenshots. [your query].
Set & Manage Alarms & Timers in Your Clock App
If the Clock app by Google is enabled on your device, the Gemini mobile app uses it over any other clock app. For third-party clock apps, the Gemini mobile app can only set alarms and timers. Other actions aren’t supported.
Set & Manage Alarms & Timers Based on Your Conversation
- Set an alarm so I can wake up for [event, activity].
- I need to focus on [activity, task] for [length of time]. Set a timer for this.
- Show my alarms.
- After Gemini’s response: Delete the [time] alarm.
- When does [activity, event] start?
- After Gemini’s response: Set an alarm for [hours] hours earlier.
Set & Manage Your Alarms
- Set alarm at [time]
- Set alarm in [minutes]
- Change [alarm name] alarm to [time]
- When is my next alarm?
- Show my alarms
- Snooze alarm
- Stop
- Cancel [time] alarm for [day]
- Remove all my alarms
- Delete [time, alarm name] alarm
Set & Manage Your Timers
- Set alarm at [time]
- Set alarm in [minutes]
- Change [alarm name] alarm to [time]
- When is my next alarm?
- Show my alarms
- Snooze alarm
- Stop
- Cancel [time] alarm for [day]
- Remove all my alarms
- Delete [time, alarm name] alarm
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