Google Gemini – in the car

Google LLC

About this app

Google Gemini is your helpful AI assistant on the road, built into your car. Experience a truly conversational assistant that helps you speak naturally to get more done with your favorite apps, brainstorm ideas, and get vehicle-specific info—all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Just say "Hey Google" (or “OK Google”), touch the microphone button on the screen, or press the button on the steering wheel to start a free-flowing, natural conversation.

Speak naturally to get more done
Find the perfect pit stop, get relevant real-time updates from Google Maps, and navigate with ease. You can even ask follow-up questions to narrow down your choices.
- “I need to grab lunch, find some highly rated, sit-down restaurants along the way. I'm not in a rush, oh, and I’d like to eat outside.”
- Follow up with “What’s the parking like?” or “Do they have vegetarian options?”

Stay on top of your messages
Stay connected with confidence by asking Gemini to summarize your new text messages so you can respond with context. You can even edit your replies without starting over.
- "Can you summarize all my new messages?"
- "Reply to Jane that I'm on my way and add my ETA."
- "Actually, also ask her if I should pick up dessert."

Create the perfect vibe
Enjoy entertainment by asking for what you want on the radio, even if you don't know the station name, or get specific with your favorite streaming music apps.
- “Hey Google, play a jazz radio station for me.”
- "Play upbeat ’70s folk-rock for a mountain drive, but skip the slow ballads."

Adjust settings and get vehicle-specific info
Control your vehicle hands-free and get answers tailored to your specific car model, drawing directly from manufacturer-provided owner’s manuals and real-time EV insights.
- “How should I prepare my car for an automatic car wash?”
- “It's foggy and freezing in here.”
- “What’s my battery level on arrival?”
- “Find a charger nearby.”

Learn and brainstorm while you drive
Say "Hey Google, let's talk" or tap the Gemini Live button to start a free-flowing conversation to learn about your destination or explore new ideas.
- "I'm heading to Lake Tahoe. Can you share some history and fun facts?"
- "Wait, Mark Twain had a connection to the area? Can you tell me that story?"
- "I want to go on some hikes while I'm in Tahoe. Can you recommend some good options?"

Features may differ depending on subscription, and results may vary. Some Connected Apps require setup. Compatibility and availability varies by vehicle brand, model, country, and language. 18+. Eligible users must be signed in to their Google Account.

Ratings and reviews

since recent update (April 2026) it has made the voice recognition in my 2026 Cadillac Optiq almost completely unusable. things that uses to work like "Navigate to Home Depot" now result in "I don't understand that command". please roll it back... this update broke so much.

just installed update now when asking to set my vehicle temperature to 70 the text displays correct but says setting heat to max temperature and switches to full heat.

I want Google assistant back. Nothing works now that it has changed to Gemini.

What’s new

Gemini — your AI assistant — is now available to cars with Google built-in as an upgrade from Google Assistant.