What you need to know
- Google has confirmed that Gemini Live’s new video features will not be limited to the latest Android smartphones.
- Project Astra capabilities only require a device running Android 10 or higher.
- Users will need Gemini Advanced access, which is available for $20 per month.
Google and Samsung marketed Gemini Live’s new Project Astra features as initially coming to the latest Pixel and Galaxy phones, but the actual compatibility will extend to a broader range of Android devices. An updated support document from Google confirms that Gemini Live’s video streaming and screen sharing features will work on any Android device running Android 10.0 or newer (via 9to5Google).
The features still require Gemini Advanced, available for $20 per month as part of the Google One AI Premium subscription. Apart from that, there are no other restrictions for the new Gemini Live features, which are currently rolling out to devices.
“For now, the features below are available on any Android device with Gemini Advanced,” the support document reads. “These features are being released gradually, so they might not be available to you just yet.”
It can be inferred that Gemini Live’s video capabilities will work on any Android phone, tablet, or foldable running Android 10.0 or higher. The Gemini Advanced requirement means that Android devices must support the Gemini app, limited to devices running Android 10 and above.
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This wider compatibility means that Gemini’s new Project Astra features are not exclusive to specific smartphone models like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 series. However, the “for now” disclaimer in the support document hints that this could change in the future.
The upcoming Gemini Live features have started rolling out to some Gemini Advanced users, although the rollout is currently slow. Live video streaming and screen sharing support were first showcased as Project Astra, a research project unveiled at Google I/O 2024. It then entered public beta testing towards the end of last year and was finally demonstrated at MWC Barcelona 2025.
Eventually, all Gemini Advanced users will be able to go live with Gemini, sharing their surroundings or device screen for added context.