How to Control Media Playback with Gemini on Smartwatch
Gemini's media control capabilities transform smartwatch music and video management, providing hands-free control that's essential during workouts, commuting, or any activity where manual interaction is inconvenient.
Basic Playback Controls
Standard Media Commands - Control media with intuitive commands like "Pause," "Resume," "Play," or "Stop." These commands work with whatever media is currently active on your connected device, whether it's music, podcasts, or videos. "Continue playing" or "Resume music" will restart paused content.
Track Navigation
Content Skipping - Skip between content with "Next," "Skip," "Next song," "Previous," or "Play previous." These commands work across music apps, podcast players, and video platforms. For more specific control, try "Skip to next track" or "Go back to previous episode."
Advanced Controls
Replay and Rating Features - Restart current content with "Replay," "Restart," "Play from beginning," or "Restart this song." You can also interact with content through rating: "Give this song a thumbs up," "Like this video," or "Thumbs down this track." These ratings sync with your music service preferences.
Volume Integration
Combined Audio Control - Combine media control with volume adjustment: "Pause music and turn volume down," or "Play music at 60 percent volume." This integration streamlines audio management during different activities.
App-Specific Commands
Multi-App Media Management - While Gemini works with most media apps automatically, you can specify apps when needed: "Pause Spotify," "Next song on YouTube Music," or "Resume podcast on Google Podcasts." This specificity helps when multiple media apps are available.
Workout Integration
Exercise-Optimized Control - Media control during exercise is particularly valuable. Commands like "Skip song," "Turn up volume," or "Pause music" let you manage audio without breaking exercise form or removing gloves during outdoor activities.
Connected Device Control
Multi-Device Audio Management - Gemini can control media on connected Bluetooth devices including headphones, speakers, and car audio systems. The commands work seamlessly across these connected devices, making it convenient for transitions between different listening environments.
Multi-Media Support
Content Type Flexibility - Whether you're listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, or watching videos, Gemini's media commands adapt to the active content type and provide appropriate control options.