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How Do Connected Apps Work with Gemini on Smartwatch?

Gemini integrates with apps on your watch and phone to provide contextual assistance. Understanding how these connections work helps you optimize functionality and manage privacy across your device ecosystem.

How App Connections Work​

Gemini pulls data from connected apps to fulfill your requests intelligently.

  • Phone-Based Configuration: App connections are managed on your phone through Gemini profile Extensions and Connected apps. Your watch inherits these settings automatically.

  • Automatic App Detection: When you ask about fitness data, Gemini checks connected apps like Google Fit, Samsung Health, or Strava and pulls the most relevant information without you specifying which app.

  • Multi-App Queries: Gemini can combine data from multiple apps in one response. Asking about your day might pull calendar events, fitness stats, and weather from different sources.

  • Permission Inheritance: If an app works with Gemini on your phone, it works on your watch too. If a command fails on your watch, check phone permissions first.

Google Services Integration​

Native Google apps have the deepest Gemini integration on WearOS.

  • Gmail and Calendar: With Google Workspace extension enabled, Gemini reads emails, checks your schedule, and manages calendar events. Say What's Sarah's latest email about or Add lunch with Tom to Friday.

  • Google Fit: Automatic integration for fitness tracking. Say How many steps today or What was my workout yesterday without additional setup.

  • Google Maps: Location and navigation queries use Maps data. Say Navigate to the nearest coffee shop or How long to get home.

  • Google Home: Smart home devices configured in Google Home are automatically available. Say Turn off the lights without specifying the app.

Third-Party App Integration​

Apps outside Google's ecosystem have varying levels of Gemini support.

  • Fitness Apps: Strava, MyFitnessPal, and similar apps work through Google Fit sync. Data flows to Google Fit first, then Gemini accesses it there.

  • Messaging Apps: WhatsApp and other messaging apps have limited integration. Basic message sending works, but advanced features depend on each app's implementation.

  • Music Apps: Spotify, YouTube Music, and others support basic playback control. Say Play my workout playlist on Spotify or Pause the music.

  • Privacy Policies: Each third-party app follows its own privacy policy. Data you share through Gemini is handled according to that app's terms, not just Google's.

Managing Connections​

Control what Gemini can access to protect your privacy.

  • View Connected Apps: On your phone, open Gemini profile Extensions to see all connected services.

  • Disable Specific Apps: Toggle off any app you don't want Gemini to access. Changes apply to both phone and watch.

  • Permission Reviews: Periodically review connected apps, especially after installing new services. Remove access for apps you no longer use.

  • Data Flow Awareness: When Gemini uses an app, your data flows to that service. Asking about restaurant recommendations shares your location with Maps.

See Also: Gemini Privacy and Security|How to Set Up Gemini on Smartwatch|Gemini Workspace Integration

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