How to use Gemini in Google Messages

Gemini in Google Messages gives access to conversational intelligence (AI assistance) right inside your texting app. If you haven't tried it out, this article will enlighten and walk you through everything you need to know about using the Gemini AI inside the Google Messages.

With Gemini AI inside Google Messages, you can chat with the AI assistant, draft replies, plan events, or simply brainstorm ideas. The integration is designed to work Rich Communication Services (RCS)—a modern text messaging protocol designed to replace old SMS and MMS text messages.

An RCS message works like chat apps (such as WhatsApp or iMessage), letting you send high-resolution photos, watch live typing indicators, see read receipts, and join better group chats right in your phone's default text app. It's important to note that the standard cellular voice channels for connections will not work for RCS, you will need an internet connection to use the service.

Using Gemini inside the Google Messages is supported in more than 165 countries and multiple languages. And it's also important to note that this feature only works on Android devices. As part of the requirements to use the service, your phone must also set to a supported language.

In addition, you can't use Google Account managed through Family Link Account or Google Workspace Account to access Gemini inside Messages. You will need your own personal Google Account to use the AI assistant inside the Google Messages. One more thing: if you're just activating the AI assistant in the message, make sure that you are doing it on the latest version of Google Messages. If the app is not up to date, check Google Play Store to install the latest version.

How to access Gemini in Google Messages

It's easy to start a chat with Gemini AI inside the Google Messages once the app is updated. But you need to understand that your chats with the AI assistant aren’t end-to-end encrypted.

Follow these steps to activate and use Gemini AI inside Google Messages:

• Open the Google Messages app and tap the “Gemini” icon located on top of the “Start Chat” button, as it's shown in the image below: 
  
• If you're using it for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to activate it.
• Once the setup is down, you can begin chatting with the AI assistant right inside the Google Messages app.
  

You can also be getting magic compose-style suggestions similar to what Gmail does with Smart Compose. If you get value, don't hesitate to share and drop a comment below.