Volvo owners including EX30 drivers are now seeing a pop-up to “Start using Gemini,” marking the first visible rollout of Gemini to existing Android Automotive vehicles.
The in-car assistant is tied to Google Built-in rather than Android Auto, adding vehicle-specific controls such as adjusting A/C, heated seats and windscreen wipers.
A dedicated Live button enables back-and-forth conversations, while drivers can still dismiss Gemini and keep using Google Assistant.
Early use suggests Gemini handles vague commands better—for example translating “set the A/C to 100% power” into temperature and fan changes—and more eligible vehicles are expected to get the update in coming weeks.