Google has finally set a timeline for phasing out its long-running Google Assistant, with updated support documents indicating the voice-based assistant will be officially retired by March 2026.
For years, Google Assistant has been a default voice tool across Android phones, smart speakers, Android Auto, and Google TV — helping users set reminders, make calls, play music, and perform daily tasks.
However, a banner on Google’s Support Forum now states that Assistant will only remain active “until March 2026.” After that date, all remaining features are expected to migrate fully to Google Gemini.
The shift has been gradual but steady. Over recent months, Google has:
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Integrated Gemini into Android Auto
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Rolled out Gemini to Google TV Streamer
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Removed several core features from Google Assistant
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Publicly acknowledged the Assistant-phase-out strategy
Why Google is replacing assistant With Gemini
According to reports, the transition is part of Google’s broader plan to unify its AI ecosystem under Gemini — which is capable of far more advanced reasoning, multimodal understanding, and real-time interaction.
Google has also been progressively limiting Assistant’s functionality, making Gemini the natural successor.
Recent additions like Gemini Live, offering more conversational and real-time capabilities, highlight how aggressively the company is positioning Gemini as the new AI centerpiece across devices.
Impact on Google home and smart devices
Although many Google Home devices still rely on Google Assistant, users have increasingly complained about limited functionality and inconsistent responses in recent years.
Now, Gemini integration is being tested across Google Home accounts — a move that early testers say makes the system “usable again,” according to reports.
Once the transition is complete, Google Home is expected to operate on Gemini instead of Assistant, marking a major shift in the company’s smart-home ecosystem.
What happens next?
With the March 2026 deadline now referenced in official documents, users can expect:
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Faster rollout of Gemini across all Google platforms
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Gradual removal of Assistant-based features
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Possible updates to Google Home hardware to support Gemini
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A complete shutdown of Google Assistant services by the deadline
Google has not yet announced whether older Assistant-only devices will receive updates or become limited in functionality after the transition.
