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YouTube Tests Gemini ‘Ask’ on Smart TVs, Consoles and Streaming Devices

The limited test brings contextual answers to select viewers through an on-screen Ask button accessed during playback.

Overview

  • Google is experimenting with bringing YouTube’s Gemini-powered Ask feature to TV apps across smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.
  • Eligible viewers will see an Ask button on the watch page and can use suggested prompts or the TV remote’s microphone to ask questions.
  • The tool provides in‑context responses tied to the current video, including answers, summaries, related content suggestions, and jumps to specific timestamps.
  • Access is restricted to a small group of users on select videos in select regions, with language support limited to English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean.
  • The test extends a feature first launched on mobile and desktop in 2024, and some outlets report Premium Labs users are among the initial testers.