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How to Control Media Playback with Gemini on Smartwatch

Gemini controls music, podcasts, and videos playing on your phone or connected devices through voice commands. This hands-free control is essential during workouts, driving, or when your phone isn't easily accessible.

Basic Playback Commands​

Control whatever media is currently playing with simple voice commands.

  • Play/Pause: Say Pause, Resume, Play, or Stop to control playback. Continue playing restarts paused content.

  • Track Navigation: Say Next, Skip, or Next song to advance. Say Previous or Go back to return to the prior track.

  • Restart: Say Replay, Restart, or Play from beginning to start the current track over.

  • What's Playing: Say What song is this or What's playing to identify the current track.

App-Specific Control​

Target specific music apps when you have multiple installed.

  • Spotify: Say Play my workout playlist on Spotify, Pause Spotify, or Skip on Spotify.

  • YouTube Music: Say Play music on YouTube Music or Next song on YouTube Music.

  • Podcasts: Say Resume my podcast, Skip ahead 30 seconds, or Go back 15 seconds for podcast-specific controls.

  • Default App: If you don't specify an app, Gemini controls whatever media is currently active.

Volume Control​

Adjust audio levels alongside playback control.

  • Volume Up/Down: Say Turn up the volume, Volume down, or Lower the volume.

  • Specific Levels: Say Set volume to 50 percent or Volume at 70% for precise control.

  • Mute: Say Mute or Unmute to quickly silence or restore audio.

  • Combined Commands: Say Play music at 60 percent volume or Pause and turn volume down for multi-action control.

Content Discovery and Playback​

Ask Gemini to find and play specific content.

  • By Song: Say Play Bohemian Rhapsody or Play Shape of You by Ed Sheeran.

  • By Artist: Say Play music by Taylor Swift or Play songs from The Beatles.

  • By Genre/Mood: Say Play some jazz, Play workout music, or Play relaxing music.

  • Playlists: Say Play my liked songs, Play my running playlist, or Shuffle my favorites.

Rating and Saving​

Interact with content as it plays.

  • Like/Dislike: Say Like this song, Thumbs up, or Thumbs down this track to influence your recommendations.

  • Save: Say Save this song or Add this to my library to keep tracks you discover.

  • Playlist Adding: Say Add this to my workout playlist to organize music on the fly.

Connected Device Control​

Gemini controls media on connected audio devices.

  • Bluetooth Headphones: Commands control playback through your connected earbuds or headphones.

  • Smart Speakers: Say Play music on living room speaker to control Google Home or Nest devices.

  • Car Audio: When connected to your car's Bluetooth, commands control your car stereo.

See Also: How to Control Volume Settings with Gemini|Gemini Voice Commands on WearOS|How to Interact with Gemini on Smartwatch

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