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Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android Automotive GM cars
Following Android Auto, Gemini is coming to GM cars with Android Automotive (officially known as Google built-in). Specifically, Gemini will soon roll out to model year 2022 and newer Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles. GM says there are “approximately 4 million vehicles in the U.S. eligible for the update.” When invoking Gemini, you’ll see a four-color light bar and an “Ask Google Gemini” pill just above it. At the right, you’ll find a shortcut to the more conversational Gemini Live experience, which is also available with “Hey Google, let’s talk.” Plan a trip and learn about the destination: “Can you help us brainstorm ideas for a family holiday? Somewhere warm, full of adventure, without a long flight.” Prep for important conversations: “I need to have a conversation with my boss about a new promotion. How do I go about this?” Gemini can handle multiple tasks in a single conversation: Say: “Hey Google, take me to the nearest post office. Oh, and add a stop for some good coffee along the way.” Then refine it with a follow up: “I’m suddenly craving barbecue. Are there any good spots along my route? Let’s say, less than a mile detour.” Or shift gears mid-flow: “Play something calming.” GM also touts use cases across messaging and entertainment: Express it with emojis: “Send a message to Anna to let her know that I’m bringing dessert and add a cupcake emoji to it.” Road trip vibes: “Hey Google, can you help me create a road trip playlist? I want something upbeat, about 3 hours long, that’s good for both me and the kids.” Studio-grade listening: “Hey Google, play the newest tracks in Dolby Atmos” and enjoy immersive audio in select Cadillac models. Podcasts summarized: “Hey Google, can you give me a summary of the latest episode of OnStar’s Tell Me What Happened podcast?” Finally, for commercial drivers, Gemini on Android Automotive has planning capabilities: Plan a more efficient day: “I have three stops to make today and need to finish my day with at least half a tank. Can you help me find the least expensive fuel along my route?” Find trailer-friendly parking: “Where is the best trailer friendly parking near me? Gemini will be rolling out to GM vehicles “over several months,” and you’ll see a “message on your infotainment screen” once available. You must be: Connected to OnStar Signed into the Google Play Store Using US English as your assistant language Opted in to Gemini Gemini will come to “additional GM markets and supp...
Android Auto bug randomly replaces Google Gemini with Assistant
Published Apr 24, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android Headlines, and several others. His love for Android dates back to the Samsung/Google Nexus S, and his first Android phone was the HTC Desire HD in 2010. Away from work, he's on the lookout for live cricket streams or NBA highlights. He also enjoys the occasional hour or two of console/mobile gaming whenever time permits. Sign in to your Android Police account Following months of waiting, Google Gemini's rollout on Android Auto is nearly complete. While the chatbot began appearing in November, it was made broadly available only a few weeks ago. It hasn't been smooth sailing, though. We've seen users complain that Gemini has been too chatty, leaving them with no option but to revert to Google Assistant. Now, another Gemini-related bug has been brought to light by multiple Android Auto users, in which the chatbot is randomly replaced by Google Assistant. The earliest mention of this bug dates to last week and was posted on the Android Auto support forum. The fact that several users report experiencing the same erratic behavior, not to mention similar complaints on Reddit, suggests the issue may be widespread (via PiunikaWeb). According to another affected user, the glitch doesn't last for long and can randomly switch back to Gemini after a few hours, which can evidently be quite irritating. There may be a fix available As for potential remedies, one user believes switching to Assistant and then back to Gemini from Android Auto settings may help fix this glitch. You can try this yourself by navigating to Manage your digital assistant in Android Auto settings and tapping Digital assistants from Google. While we can't conclusively say this works, there's no harm in trying it out. The good news is that the Android Auto team acknowledged the bug earlier this week, which means an official fix may not be far away. While that happens, Google still has a lot of work to do if it wants users to fully embrace Gemini on Android Auto. Complaints about Gemini in Android Auto are not new, though some of them have been rectified. A quick look at Reddit suggests people are not fully on board with the idea of Gemini in Android Auto even today, and with good reason. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that users want to switch to Google Assis...
Android Auto Users Get Gemini, Lose It Minutes Later
Things sometimes happen for no reason in the Android Auto world. That's the case with Gemini, Google's new-generation assistant that's supposed to breathe new life into hands-free interaction with ...
Gemini Bug in Android Auto Sends Users Back to Google Assistant
The Android Auto 16.7 bug is a reminder that even promising upgrades can stumble in execution. Gemini's unintended rollback to Google Assistant underscores the importance of stability, especially in critical use cases like driving.
