Recent reports stated that the Gemini app is now available to be installed on Pixel Tablets, while using Gemini you can retain the experience of some Google Assistant features and integrate its functionality. The Gemini app can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and users can have the benefit of having a conversation with Gemini even on Tablets now.
However, the Gemini app on the Play Store is not yet compatible to have its access on Pixel Tablets. This means even though the app exists it cannot be installed or used on the Pixel Tablets at this time. When you sideload the Gemini home screen shortcut on the Pixel Tablet there is a specific setup process designed especially for tablets, which hasn’t been available before. Talking about the user interface (UI) mirrors the one found on the inner screen of the Pixel Fold, it is not particularly optimized for the larger and wider display of the tablet. The Gemini panel itself is centered on the screen.
Moreover, on the Pixel Tablet the Google Assistant is still active in Hub Mode, and placed on its Charging Speaker Dock when Google Assistant remains active, therefore when you say “Hey Google” while the tablet is docked you will get to face the traditional Google Assistant experience, that was following before Gemini comes into existence. Essentially, the presence of Gemini won’t affect the standard of Google and it enables you to react to your voice command.
This shows the best smart home commands of the Gemini app and the use cases provide Google Home with native control over the lock screen access via extension. Also, Google announced that Gemini was coming to the Pixel Tablet with the launch of Circle to Search in May.