Learn how VIVE AI works with Gemini on VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses, including supported tasks, app integrations, connection requirements, and setup considerations.
VIVE AI on VIVE Eagle can work together with Google's Gemini assistant on Android phones to help complete certain tasks that extend beyond the built-in visual and voice experiences available through the glasses. When Gemini is properly configured, VIVE AI can access supported Gemini-enabled services and actions through your connected phone.
What is the relationship between VIVE AI and Gemini?
VIVE Eagle includes VIVE AI features such as visual translation, scene understanding, memory recall, voice interactions, and visual assistance. The device also supports integration with your phone's assistant to help with additional tasks. VIVE Eagle uses both large language model (LLM) capabilities and your phone's assistant to assist with daily activities.
For Android users, some requests that involve phone services or connected applications rely on Gemini. When VIVE AI needs access to compatible apps and services on your Android phone, Gemini integrations help enable those actions.
What can Gemini integrations enable?
The available actions depend on which apps are connected to Gemini on your phone. Gemini can work with supported applications and services when you enable them in the Gemini app.
Examples described in the setup guidance include:
- Creating calendar events or tasks through Google Workspace integrations.
- Controlling compatible smart home devices through Google Home integrations.
The exact capabilities available to you depend on the apps you have installed and enabled within Gemini. Some apps provide additional information through the Gemini Learn more option, which describes what Gemini can and cannot do with that application.
Requirements for using Gemini with VIVE AI
To use VIVE AI features that depend on Gemini, make sure:
- You are using an Android phone with Gemini available.
- VIVE Eagle is connected to VIVE Connect. Many VIVE AI functions require an active connection between the glasses and the companion app.
- Your phone has an internet connection. Most VIVE AI requests other than basic photo and video capture require internet access.
- The required Gemini app integrations are enabled.
Configure Gemini for VIVE AI
On your Android phone:
- Open the Gemini mobile app.
- Tap your account avatar in the upper-right corner.
- Select Apps (or Personal Intelligence > Connected Apps).
- Review the available app integrations and their supported capabilities. Some integrations include a Learn more option that explains how Gemini works with that app.
- Turn on the integrations you want Gemini to access. For example, enable Google Workspace for supported productivity actions or Google Home for supported device controls.
Recommended Gemini settings
For the best experience with VIVE AI on VIVE Eagle, Google recommends allowing Gemini to work while your phone remains locked. The setup guidance specifically notes that Android users should enable Use Gemini without unlocking in the Gemini app settings.
To enable this setting:
- Open the Gemini app.
- Tap your account avatar.
- Go to Settings.
- Open Gemini on lock screen.
- Turn on Use Gemini without unlocking.
Language considerations
Gemini and VIVE Connect should use the same language whenever possible. Matching languages can help ensure that requests and responses are handled correctly between VIVE AI and Gemini.
Troubleshooting
If VIVE AI is not able to perform a task that should be handled through Gemini:
- Confirm that the appropriate Gemini app integration is enabled.
- Verify that Use Gemini without unlocking is turned on.
- Make sure VIVE Eagle is connected to VIVE Connect.
- Check that your phone is connected to the internet.
- Ensure that Gemini and VIVE Connect are using the same language.