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How to Request Simple Actions with Gemini on Smartwatch

Gemini excels at quick, simple actions that would otherwise require navigating through small watch menus. Combine basic commands for efficient device management with minimal voice interaction.


Single Action Commands

The most reliable commands are simple, focused requests.

  • Timers: Say Set a timer for 10 minutes, Timer 5 minutes, or Start a 3-minute timer.

  • Alarms: Say Set an alarm for 7 AM, Wake me at 6:30, or Alarm for 8 tomorrow.

  • Reminders: Say Remind me to call mom at 3 PM or Remind me to take medicine in 2 hours.

  • Quick Info: Say What time is it, What's the weather, or What's today's date.


Combined Actions

Link two or three simple actions with "and" for efficiency.

  • Timer + Settings: Say Set a timer for 10 minutes and turn on Do Not Disturb.

  • Volume + Media: Say Turn volume to 50 percent and play music.

  • App + Action: Say Open Strava and start a run or Open Timer and set 5 minutes.

  • Settings Combo: Say Turn on Do Not Disturb and set brightness to low.


Morning and Evening Routines

Combine commands for daily transition moments.

  • Waking Up: Say Cancel my alarm, what's the weather, and what's on my calendar today.

  • Starting Work: Say Turn on Do Not Disturb and set a timer for 25 minutes for focused work sessions.

  • Heading Out: Say What's my commute time and play my driving playlist.

  • Bedtime: Say Set alarm for 7 AM and turn on Do Not Disturb.


Workout Preparation

Quick commands to configure your watch for exercise.

  • Pre-Workout: Say Turn on Do Not Disturb and open Samsung Health.

  • During Exercise: Say Pause music, What's my heart rate, or How far have I run.

  • Volume Adjustment: Say Turn volume up or Set volume to 80 percent without stopping.

  • End Workout: Say Stop my workout and turn off Do Not Disturb.


Command Limitations

Understanding what works best for multi-action commands.

  • Keep to 2-3 Actions: Commands with more than three parts may fail or execute partially. Keep combinations simple.

  • Independent Actions Only: Combined actions should not depend on each other. Open Calendar and check tomorrow works; Check tomorrow and add a meeting there may not.

  • Sequential Execution: Gemini processes actions one after another, not simultaneously. There may be brief pauses between actions.

  • Break Up Failures: If a combined command fails, try each part separately to identify which action caused the problem.


See Also: Gemini Voice Commands on WearOS|How to Open Apps with Gemini Voice Commands|How to Control Volume and Settings with Gemini