Google has expanded the availability of its Gemini Live features to all compatible Android devices, offering real-time camera and screen-sharing interactions.
Highlights
Previously limited to select models such as the Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series, these capabilities are now rolling out more broadly. However, full access remains exclusive to subscribers of the Gemini Advanced tier.
The broader release was confirmed via a post by the official Google Gemini App account on X, which cited positive user feedback as a driving factor behind the decision.
With this update, users can now interact with Gemini in new ways by pointing their camera at objects or sharing their screens for contextual, real-time assistance.
For example, the camera feature enables tasks such as identifying plants or reading product information, while screen sharing can assist with navigating apps, editing content, or accessing digital tools.
These capabilities build on technologies first introduced at Google I/O and further developed under Project Astra—an initiative led by Google DeepMind aimed at creating more multimodal and adaptive AI systems.
The camera integration allows Gemini to process live visual input, while screen sharing provides contextual responses within mobile workflows.
Subscription-Based Access and Pricing
Despite the wider availability of the features on Android, full functionality remains limited to Gemini Advanced users.
This premium tier is available through the Google One AI Premium Plan, which is priced at $19.99 per month. Google has not announced whether these tools will be introduced to free-tier users in the future.
Changes to Voice Chat Availability
Google has also expanded access to Gemini Live’s voice chat functionality. Previously available only to premium users, basic voice interaction is now open to all Android users with the Gemini app.
This allows users to hold two-way voice conversations with the AI. However, certain customization features, such as choosing from ten different AI voice options, remain part of the paid subscription.
Project Astra Integration
The real-time camera and screen-sharing tools are part of Project Astra’s ongoing efforts to enhance AI assistant capabilities.
Google’s development of these multimodal features underscores its broader goal of building assistants that can engage across various forms of input—visual, spoken, and on-screen—while adapting to the user’s context in real time.
Language Availability
At present, Gemini Live supports only English, but Google has indicated plans to expand language support.
The company is also expected to roll out additional tools to free users over time, including Gemini Extensions that allow the chatbot to interact with services such as Gmail and YouTube Music.
