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About Icon. About Icon. Google Gemini – your personal AI assistant in the car.

Google Gemini,† available in select vehicles with Google built-in† compatibility, offers AI assistance in your vehicle. Unlike older voice assistants that require specific commands, Gemini can understand context, answer complex questions, and even brainstorm ideas with you. While Gemini Live is designed to handle natural, free-flowing conversation.

Gemini requires a paid service plan or trial for MY24 and older vehicles. MY25+ vehicles will automatically get voice assistance with Gemini in their vehicle with the standard OnStar Basics.

Does My Vehicle Have Gemini and How Do I Enable It?

To check if your vehicle is ready for Gemini:

  1. Ensure you have an active OnStar plan. Press the blue OnStar button in your vehicle if you need to confirm you have a plan or if you want to purchase one.
  2. Check that your vehicle has AndroidTM 11 or higher. To do this, press the Settings icon on your centre display. From there, press System > About. If you don't have Android 11 or higher, you will need to get an update. To schedule this, press Settings > Check for OTA.
  3. Your Assistant language must be set to English (Canada) or French (Canada) to enable Gemini in your vehicle. To do this, navigate to Settings > Google > Google Assistant >  Language.
  4. You must be running the latest version of Google Maps on your vehicle, which will automatically update in the background.
  5. You also must be signed into your Google Account to enable Gemini. To do this, press the Google Play Store icon on your centre display. From there, you will be prompted to sign in if you aren’t already.
  6. In your vehicle, check for Google Assistant† updates on Google Play.
  7. Follow the on-screen prompts to switch from Google Assistant to Gemini when they appear on your centre display after the vehicle update has taken place.

Note: If you don’t see the prompt, try a system reboot (often done by holding the End Call button on the steering wheel while in PARK). If you are still unable to access Gemini in your vehicle, it may not be available yet and will be coming soon.

Ways to Interact

Gemini connects with your vehicle to help you get things done. Here are some use cases:

Navigation

  • “Can you find golf courses nearby with a low slope and a decent price?”
  • “I am a fan of links golf courses; are there any nearby?”
  • “I want to stop and pick up muffins; where could I go?”
    • “How much is a box of a dozen?”

Communication

  • “Share my ETA with [Name] and apologize for being late”
  • “Ask if Mark is still up for dinner tonight”
    • “Actually, translate it to French too; he will be impressed!”

Vehicle Controls

  • “It is freezing in here”
  • “My windshield is foggy”
  • “My passenger is cold”

Media

  • “What artist is on the top of the country music chart? Also, play me one of their songs”
  • “Play some music that makes me think of summer”
  • “Tell me a short story about a family road trip through a magical land in the style of a classic radio drama”

Gemini Live

For a more conversational experience, you can use Gemini Live. This feature allows for back-and-forth dialogue without needing to say "Hey Google" before every sentence and leaves the microphone session open.

To start, say: "Hey Google, let's talk" to activate Gemini Live. You can also press the voice control button on the steering wheel and say “let's talk” to activate Gemini Live. Here are some use cases:

  • “I’m planning a trip to Vancouver this summer. What are some family-friendly things to do there?”
  • “Are there any good mountain biking trails near Vancouver? If so, how much will it cost to rent bikes nearby?”
  • “Do you have any recommendations for hotels in Vancouver?”

Q&As

Do I need a new subscription to use Gemini?

For MY24 and older vehicles, a paid OnStar plan is required to use Gemini. For MY25 and newer vehicles, a paid plan is not required because voice assistance from Google is included with OnStar Basics, which comes standard with your vehicle purchase.

Can I switch back to Google Assistant?

Yes. Gemini is an opt-in experience. You can switch back to standard Google Assistant through your vehicle’s Settings menu.

Does Gemini work offline?

Yes. Gemini will support the same limited offline functionality as Google Assistant. 

Can Gemini understand if a passenger says a prompt instead of the driver?

No, Gemini cannot distinguish between the driver and a passenger. However, it can execute zone-specific commands. For example, if a passenger says "Hey Google, turn on the back left seat warmer," Gemini will fulfill that request.

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