Starting from March 1, 2024, Google Assistant will no longer be available on Samsung TVs, which has been met with negative reactions from users. This decision is the result of Google’s policy change, although the reasons behind it are unclear. Google Assistant, which has been available on Samsung TVs since 2020, is a popular feature on many platforms, including the Tizen system. However, from March next year, it will be removed from all Samsung TV models. Owners of these TVs will still be able to use other voice assistants such as Bixby or Amazon Alexa.
The decision has faced criticism. Users have expressed their disappointment on internet forums, suggesting that Google should strive to integrate Assistant on as many platforms as possible. Some wonder whether the company plans to introduce a new version of Assistant, called Gemini, as a replacement for the current solution.
An exception to this change is LG TVs, which will continue to support Google Assistant. LG introduced this feature on its TVs in 2018 and recently announced even stronger collaboration with Google by adding support for Chromecast on its TVs.
This change applies to all Samsung TV models, including those from 2022 and 2021, as well as QLED 8K and 4K, Crystal UHD, and Lifestyle (Frame, Serif, Terrace, and Sero) TVs from 2020.
The coming year will bring a new reality for owners of Samsung TVs, who will have to rely on other voice assistants. Some are already considering switching to other platforms, such as Alexa. Whether the removal of Google Assistant will prove beneficial for Samsung TVs and whether the new Gemini assistant will be successful remains to be seen. We are watching the developments and awaiting comments from Samsung and Google.
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