Overview
- Google will begin removing access to Google Assistant on Friday, September 4, 2026, and expects the phased rollout to take several weeks with no option to revert to Assistant once a device is switched.
- The change covers Android phones and tablets plus paired accessories such as Wear OS watches, compatible headphones, and Android Auto when projected from a phone.
- Only devices that meet Gemini’s minimum system requirements and are in regions where Gemini is available will be migrated automatically to Gemini.
- Some form factors are excluded from the September 4 timetable: cars with Google built-in, Google TV devices, and Google Home speakers and smart displays will follow separate migration plans.
- Users should check automations and integrations before the switch because custom routines and third-party integrations may not migrate cleanly, and older devices running very old Android versions or with low RAM may retain a legacy Assistant longer.