Google Brings Gemini Live Screen Sharing Free Of Cost For All Android Users: How It Works

Google has made the Gemini Live screen and camera sharing feature free for all Android users through the Gemini app. The company had earlier stated that access to this feature would require a Gemini Advanced subscription, especially if you don’t have any of the Pixel 9 models or the Samsung Galaxy S25 phones.

However, Google has now opted to roll it out for free.

Google also made the announcement through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the company shared its rationale for the change. “We’ve been hearing great feedback on Gemini Live with camera and screen share, so we decided to bring it to more people. Starting today and over the coming weeks, we’re rolling it out to all @Android users with the Gemini app. Enjoy!" the company stated.

We haven’t been able to use the new feature on any Android phone, so the release might take a few days or weeks, as informed by Google.

Gemini Live How It Works

Gemini Live enables users to engage with the AI based on what’s visible on their screen or through their camera. This interactive experience allows Android users to ask questions about content directly shown on their device or viewed through the camera lens.

To start screen sharing, users can open the Gemini overlay and tap the “Share screen with Live" chip. Once confirmed, a counter appears in the status bar, indicating active sharing.

According to 9to5Google, users will also see a notification styled like a phone call, indicating that Live is running. The interface includes a subtle vibration cue, signalling when Gemini begins to respond. Screen sharing can be ended anytime by pulling down the notification shade and selecting “Stop sharing."

The camera feature works similarly. When users open the full-screen Gemini Live mode, they will see a button on the left to initiate camera sharing. A viewfinder then appears on the screen, with a control in the lower-right corner allowing users to switch between front and rear cameras. This function enables real-time interaction with objects or scenes in the user’s environment — such as pointing the phone at an aquarium to learn about marine life.

Gemini Live’s camera and screen sharing features expand its visual interaction capabilities, which previously allowed users to engage with images, PDFs, and YouTube videos. The technology powering these features, called Astra, was first introduced during Google I/O 2024 and began rolling out in March. Full access for Gemini Advanced subscribers started last week.

Microsoft also unveiled a similar feature earlier this month. The tech giant announced that its AI assistant, CoPilot Vision is available for free within the Edge browser.