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The Gemini Accessories platform empowers device manufacturers to develop
accessory devices optimized for seamless interaction with Gemini AI assistant.
It's important to note that accessory devices are not designed for independent
interaction with Gemini AI assistant. Instead, they are intended to be paired or
connected to a Gemini-enabled device to enhance the user's interaction with
Gemini AI assistant. For example,
a USB-C headset
(the accessory device) would typically interact with Gemini AI assistant on an
a Gemini-enabled device, such as an Android mobile phone.
Supported accessory types
The Gemini Accessories platform supports Bluetooth accessory devices.
Bluetooth devices
The Gemini Accessories platform supports Bluetooth devices. A full integration
with the platform delivers an optimal Gemini AI assistant user experience,
characterized by minimal latency interactions and advanced features such as
"Hey Google" hotword functionality. Full integration is only available to
Google partners. To express interest in becoming a partner, please contact
bisto-intake@google.com.
Even without a full integration, any Bluetooth accessory can be optimized to
provide improved support for the Gemini AI assistant experience. For further
information, refer to
Voice activation optimization.
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Last updated 2025-07-24 UTC.
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