Google has officially confirmed that it will retire Google Assistant by March 2026, marking the end of one of its most widely used voice tools. Support documents and notices on Google’s forums now state that Assistant will remain available only “until March 2026,” after which all remaining features will shift to Google Gemini.
For years, Google Assistant has been a central part of Android phones, Google Home speakers, Android Auto, and Google TV. It helped users with daily tasks such as reminders, scheduling, music control, navigation, and smart-home commands. But over the past year, Google has been gradually scaling it back.
The transition toward Gemini has been unfolding step by step. Google has already added Gemini to Android Auto, introduced it to Google TV, and removed several long-standing Assistant features. The company has also been clear about its long-term plan to replace Assistant entirely.
Google’s shift is driven by its goal to build a unified AI ecosystem under Gemini. The newer AI model offers stronger reasoning abilities, multimodal input, and more natural real-time conversations. Features like Gemini Live show that Google is positioning Gemini as its main AI technology across all devices.
The upcoming change will affect Google Home and smart devices as well. Many users have complained about declining Assistant performance in recent years, especially inconsistent responses and reduced features. Early testing reports suggest that Gemini integration is improving Google Home’s reliability and making the experience smoother.
With the March 2026 cutoff now mentioned in Google’s official documents, users should expect a faster expansion of Gemini on all platforms, continued removal of Assistant-powered tools, and possible hardware updates to support the new system. Google Assistant will be completely shut down by the deadline, though the company has not said whether older devices will keep partial functionality or become limited once the switch is complete.
The move marks a major turning point in Google’s AI strategy, signaling a full shift toward Gemini as the company’s primary assistant for the future.
