--- title: Google Assistant is disappearing from Android Auto soon,... description: Google will remove Google Assistant from phones, Wear OS, earbuds, and Android Auto starting September 4th, 2026. Gemini is set to replace it, but users report... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/google-assistant-is-disappearing-from-android-auto-soon-and-gemini-isn-t-ready-to-replace-it-ijammxrvs twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Google Assistant is disappearing from Android Auto soon, and Gemini isn't ready to replace it | daily.dev og:description: Google will remove Google Assistant from phones, Wear OS, earbuds, and Android Auto starting September 4th, 2026. 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Gemini is set to replace it, but users report it is unpredictable, chatty, and error-prone in Android Auto contexts. Some devices like Nest smart home speakers, Android TVs, and vehicles with Google built-in infotainment will retain Google Assistant support for now. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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