Gemini for TV is getting Nano Banana—an early attempt to answer the question "Will people watch AI stuff on TV"?

Soon, even loafing around on the couch won’t help you steer clear of AI. TV makers are busily integrating AI models into the experience, and Google is no different. At CES, the company announced a big expansion of Gemini features on the Google TV platform, starting with TCL smart TVs.

One of the most convenient things about the Google TV UI is that you can view streaming suggestions from various apps on your home screen. This means you don’t need to hop between specific apps. Now, Amazon has announced a Fire TV redesign that offers similar functionality.

Google is bringing even more of its Gemini AI to TV devices, including nano banana. Google really wants you to get comfortable talking to your TV. The company is adding even more of its Gemini AI to its TV devices, including the ability to create and edit photos and videos with AI using its nano banana and Veo 3 models.

Google’s 2026 roadmap points to deeper Gemini integration, refined Pixel updates, smarter Google TV features, a possible new OS, and AI glasses.

It looks like Google TV will finally gain support for Xbox Game Pass this year. TCL has announced that the Xbox app is coming to its flagship X11L TVs via an OTA update. It’s unclear whether support will also be headed to the Google TV Streamer or other Google TV-powered devices.

The Google TV Streamer (4K) is one of the best streaming devices on the market because it's fast and easy to use. And it’s back at its lowest price ever on Amazon right now.