Here’s When Google Assistant Will Leave Android.
For a long time, Google Assistant was the best bot . While we, users of the Apple ecosystem, struggled to get Siri to carry out our commands, Google Assistant could answer almost any question you asked. It spearheaded the development of conversational AI, allowing you to ask clarifying questions without repeating the original question. I’ve never been a huge fan of assistants, but I admit that over the years I’ve wished Siri were a little more like Google Assistant.
Of course, Google Assistant isn’t Google’s primary voice assistant right now. Since March 2024, the company has allowed users to replace Google Assistant with Gemini, Google’s flagship AI platform. Then, just a year later, the company officially replaced its popular bot with Gemini across all its platforms and services. Google didn’t immediately shut down Google Assistant; you could still use it if you wanted, but the company stated that at some point in 2025, Google Assistant would be required. 2025 has already passed, and Google Assistant still exists, but it won’t last long.
Google Assistant has an official end of support date.
According to 9to5Google , the official shutdown of Google Assistant will begin on Friday, September 4. The company notified some Google Assistant users via email , informing them of the end of support for Google Assistant and that Gemini, “our next-generation AI-powered assistant,” is now the official Android assistant. On that day, Google says it will begin disabling access to Google Assistant on devices, though it may take “a few weeks to reach everyone.” This means you may still have access to Google Assistant until the third week of September, but you could lose it at any time.
The end of Google Assistant support doesn’t just affect Android smartphones and tablets. Google says it will also disable its legacy assistant in Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto—at least if that feature is enabled on the user’s smartphone. Google also claims that cars with built-in Google Assistant will be able to use Google Assistant after September 4.
Which devices will Google Assistant still work on?
Currently, Google TV devices, as well as Google Home speakers and smart displays, still have access to the Google Assistant. However, in some cases , it appears that it’s impossible to revert to using the Google Assistant if you’ve selected Gemini on your device.