Here’s how you can use Gemini Live for free

Gemini Live, Google’s two-way voice chat feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is now available to all Android users. The feature was initially released to Gemini Advanced users via the Google One AI Premium subscription, but now the company is rolling it out to all users. However, only the basic version of the feature is available to users. The choice between ten different voices is not available in the free tier. A report earlier this month revealed that Google is rolling out the feature to all Android users.

Gemini Live feature now available to all Android users

Since the Gemini app is still not available on iOS, the Gemini Live feature is not available for iPhone users. However, Android users with a compatible device and the Gemini app will now see a waveform icon with the sparkle icon in the bottom right corner, next to the microphone and camera icon.

By tapping the waveform icon, users can access the Gemini Live feature. Simply put, it is a two-way voice chat feature where both the user and the AI ​​respond via voice. Although the AI ​​speaks fluently and shows slight voice modulation, it is not comparable to the ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode feature, which comes with an emotional voice and the ability to respond to the user’s words.

However, the feature is still useful when the user is on the go and prefers to have a verbal conversation to learn more about an email summary or an intriguing topic. Gemini Live’s full-screen interface is similar to a phone call. Users will see a sound wave-like pattern in the center of the screen and a hold and end button at the bottom. If you are interested in using the feature, here’s how to do it.

How to use the Gemini Live feature

1. Download and install the Gemini app on an Android device.
2. Open the Gemini app.
3. Locate the waveform icon at the bottom right of the screen.
4. Tap it.
5. New users will see a menu with terms and conditions. Accept it.
6. You can now see the Gemini Live interface.
7. You can start talking to trigger a response from the AI.
8. The Hold button also allows you to pause the AI ​​and continue with a new prompt.