Some Google TVs will soon receive a Gemini update that lets you adjust your TV settings using voice commands. However, the update is rolling out to specific TCL models first. It’s disappointing news for owners of the best Google TVs.
Google announced the rollout today, but we got a preview of the update during CES 2026 back in January. The update lets you use the microphone button on your remote to adjust settings vocally.
In the announcement post, Google says you can adjust audio and video settings, troubleshoot picture and sound problems, optimize settings, or use it to find specific menus.
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Gemini lets you use more “natural” language prompts like “the dialogue is lost” or “the screen is too dim” to make adjustments. Until we get some hands-on time, we won’t know how in-depth the prompts get though.
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Here’s the catch, though: for now, this is a TCL exclusive and only for specific models. The update is coming to the QM9K, X11L, QM9L, QM8L, and RM9L. Additionally, your set needs to support Android TV OS 14 or later.
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For people with different TCL models or manufacturers, apparently the exclusivity window is 60 days, per 9to5Google. Google does say that the update is rolling out over the next “few weeks.” It’s not currently clear if the 60 day window starts now or once the update has hit every compatible model.
Tom’s Guide has reached out to TCL for clarity on the window.
On your TCL Google TV you can check for available system updates by going to Settings > System > About > System update.
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