'Set picture mode to Sport': Gemini on Google TVs is getting its most useful upgrade yet you can now tell it to change picture settings instantly, or
even just tell it what's wrong with the picture and it'll (try to) fix it for you

Date:
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:17:02 +0000

Description:
Google is rolling out an update to its Gemini TV platform that will enable
you to control your TV's settings via voice but it's on TCL TVs in the US at first.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Gemini on Google TV can now adjust audio and video, change modes and fix issues Coming to some 2025 and 2026 TCL TVs first US-only for now If like me you've been fairly unimpressed by AI additions to TV interfaces so far, the latest update to Google Gemini might change your mind because it's something you might use every day.
Simply grab the remote or say "Hey, Google" to wake Gemini and you can then control your TV settings by voice.

The feature is rolling out slowly, and the first recipients will be recent
TCL Google TV models in the US, including the TCL QM8L . Other TVs and streaming devices will get it in the future too, though Google hasn't given any details of which specific models will get the update. (Image credit: Google) What can you control with the Gemini TV update? Google has given four key examples of the kind of thing Gemini will enable you to do. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

First and most usefully, you'll be able to change your audio and video settings. Google's examples include "increase the bass" and "set picture mode to 'Sport'" as we recently said, even though we generally encourage you to keep your TV in a fairly accurate-looking mode, you want different settings
to enjoy sport to its fullest .

Secondly, you'll be able to optimize your TV's settings for what you're watching, for example "it's movie night help make this feel like a cinematic experience". Hopefully there's a less verbose way to do that. You may like Gemini on Google Home just got faster for key tasks and more useful overall Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free Dolby Vision upgrade Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote

Thirdly, you'll be able to troubleshoot picture and sound issues: "the screen is too dark", or "I can't hear the dialog clearly".

And finally, you'll be able to call up specific menus with commands such as "open display settings". Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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Google isn't the first to do this by any means for example LG has
voice-based assistants in many of its TVs, and you can ask question about picture problems just like this but this is by far the slickest solution in terms of it making the useful changes on your behalf, no menus needed.

The first TVs to get the Gemini upgrade will be the 2025 TCL QM9K , and the 2026 X11L, QM8L and RM9L models in the US. Google hasn't given a timeline for other TVs from other manufacturers just yet.

TCL and Google also said that this update would come to a 2026 TV called the QM9L. What's slightly odd about this is that we're not familiar with a TV
with that model name, and there's no solid evidence of it online. We've asked TCL for more information. Thinking of buying a new TV? Try our TV size and model finder! You tell it how far you sit from your TV, we'll tell you what size to buy based on viewing angle advice from image quality experts, and we'll recommend our three top TVs at that size for different prices. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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