How Do Connected Apps Work with Gemini on Smartwatch?

Understanding how Gemini integrates with smartwatch apps helps optimize functionality and manage privacy while taking advantage of the assistant's capabilities across your device ecosystem.

App Connection Requirements

Mobile-Watch Synchronization - Gemini only connects to apps that are enabled on your Apps page in your phone's Gemini settings. This applies to smartwatch functionality as well - the watch inherits app permissions and connections from your mobile device's Gemini configuration. If an app isn't responding to Gemini commands on your watch, check that it's enabled in your phone's settings.

Automatic App Detection

Intelligent App Selection - When you make requests, Gemini automatically checks for apps that can provide relevant information or functionality. For example, asking about your step count will prompt Gemini to access connected fitness apps like Samsung Health, Fitbit, or Google Fit to retrieve the most current data without requiring you to specify which app to use.

Google Services Integration

Deep Platform Integration - Gemini provides deep integration with Gmail and Google Calendar, enabling sophisticated task management directly from your smartwatch. When properly enabled in your phone's Gemini Apps settings, you can request email summaries ("What did Sarah say in her latest email?"), schedule management ("When is my next appointment?"), and calendar additions ("Add team meeting to Thursday at 2 PM"). These features require explicit permission granting during initial setup.

Data Sharing and Privacy

Information Flow Management - Gemini shares information from your conversations and relevant device data with connected apps to fulfill requests. For instance, asking for nearby restaurants will send your location data to Google Maps if it's connected. However, Gemini maintains privacy boundaries - when handling health and fitness requests, it doesn't log sensitive health data, acting as a conduit rather than storing personal information.

Third-Party App Integration

External App Privacy - Connected third-party apps like Spotify, Strava, or WhatsApp follow their own privacy policies when receiving information from Gemini. This means data shared with these apps is handled according to their terms of service, not just Google's policies. Review individual app privacy settings to understand how your data is managed.

Cross-Platform Functionality

Multi-App Coordination - Gemini can use multiple apps simultaneously in response to single requests. For example, asking about your fitness progress might pull step data from Google Fit while accessing workout history from Strava, providing comprehensive information from your connected health ecosystem.

Permission Management

Control and Flexibility - You can disable specific app connections at any time in your phone's Gemini Apps settings. This affects both mobile and smartwatch functionality, so disabling an app will remove its integration across all your devices where Gemini is active.