I’m primarily an iPhone and CarPlay user, but I do sometimes use my Android phone and Android Auto when I’m driving, and one of its latest perks is the ability to chat with Gemini AI. Using Google’s AI, you can send emails and messages, ask for playlist suggestions, get information on local restaurants and businesses via Google Maps, set a reminder, ask any question on your mind, play a game, and listen to a story. To get started, you'll need an Android phone and a car that supports Android Auto. With that settled, here are the initial steps. Set Up Gemini on Your Phone First, set up Gemini as your AI assistant on your phone. If you haven’t already downloaded the Gemini app, grab it from Google Play. To enlist Gemini as your default assistant on most Android phones, go to Settings > Apps > Assistant > Digital assistants from Google. Tap the option for Gemini, select Switch to confirm your action, and then tap the button for Use Gemini. The process is different on Samsung phones. Head to Settings > Apps and tap the option for Choose default apps. Tap the entry for Digital Assistant app and make sure it says Google. If not, tap the entry on the next screen and change the selection to Google. To confirm that Gemini is the default on your Samsung phone, hold down the power button. A window should pop up telling you that Gemini is your new AI assistant from Google. Set Up Gemini for Hands-Free Use To use Gemini in your car, you want to be able to activate it hands-free. For this, open the Gemini app on your phone, tap your profile icon, and select Settings. Tap the option for Talk to Gemini hands-free and then turn on the