Google Gemini App Adds Scheduled Actions for Paid Users

Google is introducing new scheduled actions in its Gemini app that let paid subscribers ask the assistant to perform tasks at a specific time. Scheduled actions also make it possible to set up recurring tasks, similar to routines created with the old-school Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa.

“Now you can wake up with a summary of your calendar and unread emails, or get a creative boost by having Gemini write five ideas for your blog every Monday. Stay informed by getting updates on your favorite sports team, or schedule a one-off task like asking Gemini to give you a summary of an award show the day after it happens,” explained Dave Citron, Senior Director, Product Management, Gemini app.

These new scheduled tasks are part of Google’s vision for making Gemini a more personal and proactive assistant, and they can be created using natural language prompts. Paid Gemini users can also manage them from the scheduled actions page in the app’s settings.

Scheduled tasks are now available for enterprise users with Google Workspace business and education plans, as well as consumers with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription. The latter, which was announced last month during Google I/O, is currently only available in the US at $249.99/month. It provides access to Google’s most powerful models with the highest rate limits, plus early access to experimental AI features