Overview
Google Gemini has released a new scheduled actions feature, allowing users to automate prompts and notifications on their Android devices. The video explains how to set up scheduled actions, outlines use cases, and highlights current limitations.
Accessing and Using Scheduled Actions
- Scheduled actions can be set up directly on Gemini via the latest Android app but not on desktop.
- Users can create recurring prompts for tasks like weather updates or news summaries at specific times and days.
- Scheduled actions appear in a dedicated list, where users can pause, edit, or delete them.
- Notification delivery happens through the user's Android phone.
Current Limitations and Caveats
- An Android phone is required for both setting up and viewing scheduled tasks; desktop setup is not supported.
- Edit options are only fully available on desktop after initial setup on Android.
- Actions cannot be scheduled at intervals shorter than once per day.
- Time input utilizes military (24-hour) format.
Practical Use Cases
- Automate daily weather and news updates at chosen times.
- Schedule delivery of motivational quotes or news summaries each morning.
- Receive daily coding quizzes, language learning questions, or vocabulary words.
- Combine multiple requests into a single, personalized daily routine prompt.
- Set up creative writing, journaling questions, or self-reflection prompts regularly.
- Automate searches like flight deals or create a personalized newsletter with commentary.
Feature Comparisons and Community Engagement
- This feature brings Gemini in line with offerings from competitors like ChatGPT.
- The creator encourages feedback on use cases and experiences with scheduled tasks on any AI platform.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Are there plans to support scheduled actions setup on non-Android platforms?
- Will future updates allow for more frequent prompts or expanded notification options?