You will finally be able to speak to your Google TV like you would speak to a person. And future models will support ambient sensors.

This week at CES, Google presented an early look at new software and hardware upgrades coming to Google TV devices. The new features include the integration of Gemini, Google's AI model, to the Google Assistant,

The integration will allow you to search for media by saying “What are the latest movies from Disney?” You can also ask more general questions such as, “What are the best places to visit in Asia in the summer?

The report suggests that Gemini might arrive on Wear OS through an update to the existing Assistant app. When that happens, though, is currently unclear. The process of bringing up the assistant will likely remain the same — by using the "Hey Google" wake word or by long pressing your wearable's side button.

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I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The main takeaway is that the conversations you have with the Google Assistant will feel more natural.

Many existing Google TV devices have remotes with microphones built into them so you can talk to Google Assistant without being close to the TV. However, if you don't have your remote on hand, you can't talk to the assistant without getting up and grabbing it.

The update marks the first time Google is bringing Gemini to third-party TV sets running its OS, such as those from Sony, Hisense and TCL.