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.
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Timers: Say
Set a timer for 10 minutes,Timer 5 minutes, orStart a 3-minute timer. -
Alarms: Say
Set an alarm for 7 AM,Wake me at 6:30, orAlarm for 8 tomorrow. -
Reminders: Say
Remind me to call mom at 3 PMorRemind me to take medicine in 2 hours. -
Quick Info: Say
What time is it,What's the weather, orWhat's today's date.
Keep It Simple
For reliability, prefer short commands: Timer 5 minutes works just as well as Hey Google, please set a timer for 5 minutes and responds faster.
Combined Actions
Link two or three simple actions with "and" for efficiency.
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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 runorOpen 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.
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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 minutesfor 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.
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Pre-Workout: Say
Turn on Do Not Disturb and open Samsung Health. -
During Exercise: Say
Pause music,What's my heart rate, orHow far have I run. -
Volume Adjustment: Say
Turn volume uporSet volume to 80 percentwithout stopping. -
End Workout: Say
Stop my workout and turn off Do Not Disturb.
Command Limitations
Understanding what works best for multi-action commands.
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Keep to 2-3 Actions: Commands with more than three parts may fail or execute partially. Keep combinations simple.
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Independent Actions Only: Combined actions should not depend on each other.
Open Calendar and check tomorrowworks;Check tomorrow and add a meeting theremay not. -
Sequential Execution:
Geminiprocesses 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.
Reliability First
When timing matters, use single commands. Set timer 5 minutes never fails. Combined commands occasionally misfire, which can be frustrating during cooking or workouts.
See Also: Gemini Voice Commands on WearOS|How to Open Apps with Gemini Voice Commands|How to Control Volume and Settings with Gemini