Google TV Adds Gemini Troubleshooting to 5 TCL Models as Voice Settings Roll Out

Q: When will these intuitive voice controls expand beyond new TCL TVs to existing Google TV devices?

Google says the expansion should begin after TCL’s 60-day exclusivity window, so the broader rollout to other Google TV devices was expected to start in late 2025 and continue through 2026. The feature debuted on select 2025 and 2026 TCL models, and Google said other Google TV hardware would follow after that exclusivity period. Reporting since then indicates Gemini features did begin reaching some non-TCL devices, including the Google TV Streamer and Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro, with wider availability continuing into early 2026 in markets such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain. For existing Google TV devices, however, the timing is still uneven. Some newer non-TCL devices have already received Gemini-related features, but Google has not given a firm universal date for all older Google TV hardware. Support for older Chromecast with Google TV models remains unclear: the 4K version has been reported as rolling out in some cases, while the HD model still has not been officially confirmed. So the practical answer is that expansion beyond new TCL TVs started after the 60-day exclusivity period, beginning in late 2025, but availability on existing Google TV devices depends on the specific model and is still not fully complete or officially confirmed across the board.

Q: With TCL now controlling Sony's TV arm, will Gemini become the exclusive AI for future Bravia TVs?

No. There is no evidence that Gemini will be the exclusive AI for future Bravia TVs. What is clear is that Gemini is becoming a core part of Google TV. Google has started rolling out Gemini’s natural-language TV controls on select TCL models, with only a 60-day TCL exclusivity window before expanding to other Google TV devices. That points to a platform feature from Google, not a permanent brand-exclusive arrangement. Sony’s current Bravia sets already use Google TV, and recent reporting indicates Gemini is already present on some new Bravia models through that ecosystem. So if future Bravia TVs continue to run Google TV, Gemini will likely remain an important assistant on them. But that is different from exclusivity. The TCL-Sony situation also does not settle the AI question. The reported Bravia Inc. joint venture, in which TCL would hold 51% and Sony 49%, is about product development, manufacturing, sales and service. The available information does not say TCL or Sony has signed any deal making Gemini the only AI layer on future Bravia sets. The stronger reading is that Gemini is likely to stay prominent on Bravia TVs because Google TV is already central to the lineup and Google is pushing Gemini across its device ecosystem. But “exclusive” is too strong based on the facts available. There is no announced commitment preventing Sony Bravia from using other AI features, proprietary enhancements, or additional assistants alongside Google’s system.

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 11

Five TCL Google TV models in the U.S. — QM9K, X11L, QM9L, QM8L and RM9L — are getting a Gemini update that can troubleshoot audio and video problems and change core settings by voice.
Gemini now goes beyond content search and smart-home commands, letting users adjust picture and sound settings or ask for a mood-based setup such as a more cinematic movie-night experience.
The update is available through the Settings menu and is rolling out over the next few weeks, reducing the need to dig through on-screen menus or use a physical remote.
TCL is the first launch partner for the feature, which earlier reports said has a 60-day exclusivity window before potentially expanding to other Google TV devices.