How to Control Volume and Settings with Gemini on Smartwatch
Gemini provides voice control for essential watch settings like volume, Do Not Disturb, and battery monitoring. This is especially useful when adjusting settings through the small touch screen isn't convenient.
Volume Control
Adjust audio levels on your watch and connected devices using voice commands.
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Basic Adjustments: Say
Turn up the volume,Volume down, orLower the volumefor quick changes. -
Specific Levels: Say
Set volume to 50 percentorVolume at 75%for precise control. -
Volume Types: Say
Set media volume to 80 percentorTurn notification volume downto adjust specific audio streams. -
Mute/Unmute: Say
Muteto silence your watch orUnmuteto restore audio.
Volume Shortcuts
Single words work for quick changes: Louder, Quieter, Mute. You don't need full sentences during media playback.
Do Not Disturb
Manage notification interruptions through voice commands.
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Enable DND: Say
Turn on Do Not DisturborEnable Do Not Disturbto silence notifications. -
Disable DND: Say
Turn off Do Not DisturborDisable Do Not Disturbto resume normal notifications. -
Timed DND: Say
Turn on Do Not Disturb for 1 hourorEnable Do Not Disturb until 5 PMfor scheduled silence. -
Status Check: Say
Is Do Not Disturb onto check current status.
Battery and Device Status
Monitor your watch's power and system status.
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Battery Level: Say
What's my battery level,Check battery, orHow much battery do I have left. -
Charging Status: Say
Is my watch chargingwhen on the charger to verify connection. -
Low Battery Alert:
Geminican warn you when battery is low during other queries, prompting you to charge soon.
Combined Commands
Execute multiple settings changes with a single voice command.
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Volume + DND: Say
Turn volume to 50 percent and enable Do Not Disturbfor multi-action control. -
Media + Volume: Say
Play music at 70 percent volumeto start playback with specific volume. -
Efficiency: Combined commands are faster than issuing separate requests, especially useful when preparing for meetings or workouts.
Settings Limitations
Some watch settings aren't available through voice control.
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Not Supported: Screen brightness,
WiFitoggle,Bluetoothtoggle, and display timeout typically require touch interaction. -
Brand Variations:
Galaxy WatchandPixel Watchhave different voice-accessible settings. Some features work only with manufacturer-specific assistants. -
System Settings: Deep system configurations like factory reset, software updates, and account management require the
Settingsapp.
Voice Control Strategy
Use Gemini for frequently-adjusted settings like volume and DND. For less common settings, use the touch interface or adjust from your phone's watch companion app.
See Also: How to Control Media Playback with Gemini|Customizing Gemini on WearOS|Gemini Voice Commands on WearOS