Google Rolls Out Gemini Live for Android: Free Camera & Screen Sharing Now Available
Google has officially launched Gemini Live for all Android users, making its AI assistant smarter and more interactive than ever. This rollout allows Android smartphones to use their camera and screen sharing features with Gemini for real-time assistance — and best of all, it’s completely free.
🔍 What is Google Gemini Live?
Google Gemini Live for Android enables users to interact with the Gemini AI using their phone’s camera or by sharing their screen. The assistant can now see what you’re seeing and offer relevant help.
Whether it’s identifying objects, helping with app navigation, comparing products, or translating on-screen text — Gemini Live brings AI into your real-world tasks.
📲 Key Features of Gemini Live
-
Camera Mode: Point your phone at anything — food, tools, products, etc. Gemini provides instant suggestions or information.
-
Screen Share: Share your screen to get help with settings, documents, web pages, or app issues.
-
Contextual AI Help: Combines voice, text, and visual inputs for smart responses.
-
Privacy Controls: Data is stored in Gemini Apps Activity and can be cleared anytime.
⚙️ How to Set Up Gemini Live on Android
To start using Gemini Live on Android, follow these steps:
-
Download the Gemini App
Install from the Google Play Store. -
Set Gemini as Default Assistant
Open Gemini > Tap profile > Settings > Digital Assistants > Select Gemini. -
Activate Gemini Live
-
Long-press the power button.
-
Tap the Live icon.
-
Choose between Camera or Screen Share.
-
Start asking questions or showing Gemini what you need help with.
-
🛠 Real-World Uses
-
Get help assembling furniture by showing the manual.
-
Compare items while shopping online.
-
Translate foreign text on packaging.
-
Troubleshoot device errors in real time.
📋 Requirements to Use Gemini Live
-
Android 10 or newer
-
At least 2GB RAM
-
Updated Gemini app
This feature is rolling out gradually, so keep checking the app if it hasn’t appeared yet.