Google is adding more brains - and more routines - to its Gemini app. The newly launched Scheduled Actions feature is now available for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, giving them the power to automate recurring tasks and receive personalized updates without lifting a finger.
And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: tell Gemini what to do and when, and it’ll do it - daily, weekly, or based on specific triggers. Think of it as setting calendar events, but for AI-driven tasks.
What Google Is Saying
According to Google, Scheduled Actions is all about “enhancing productivity and personalization.” They envision Gemini becoming your personal digital assistant - not just one that reacts, but one that proactively helps manage your digital life.
Whether it’s:
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A daily morning summary of your unread emails and meetings,
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A weather-based outfit suggestion before you leave for work,
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Or a weekly roundup of your favorite AI news (Frozen Light, perhaps? 😉),
Gemini now lets you automate these experiences so they’re ready when you are.
Importantly, users can manage up to 10 scheduled actions through Gemini’s settings and receive push notifications for each event-making the feature especially useful for mobile users.
What That Means (In Human Words)
This is AI stepping into the world of habit automation.
Imagine waking up to a message from Gemini summarizing your day, suggesting lunch spots based on your calendar location, and reminding you about an overdue email you forgot existed. It’s like having a proactive assistant that remembers your preferences, routines, and even your timing.
But here's the tradeoff: every helpful automation adds more behavioral data into the AI loop. And while the result might feel seamless, it means handing over more slices of your digital life in exchange for convenience.
Bottom Line
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The feature is rolling out gradually in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
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Tasks are triggered by specific times or routine prompts you define.
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You’ll be able to create, manage, pause, or delete tasks from the app.
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Scheduled actions don’t require you to retype your prompt - Gemini remembers and repeats.
Pricing and Access
To use this feature:
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AI Pro Plan – $20/month (currently free for students through finals 2026).
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AI Ultra Plan – $249.99/month, offering more advanced capabilities and access to Gemini 1.5 Ultra.
Frozen Light Team Perspective
This feature fits neatly into the rising pattern of “ambient AI” - tools that fade into the background while shaping your digital reality. Similar to how ChatGPT integrates with Gmail or Dropbox, Google’s move reflects the same trend: building AI services that become part of your routine, not just tools you visit.
Our takeaway? It’s exciting - and a little cautionary.
These features save time and reduce friction, but they also deepen the AI’s window into your personal and professional life. As we continue embracing automation, let’s also push for clear data boundaries and transparency in how these systems use what they learn from us.
Because while the AI might be scheduling your week, you should still be the one in charge of your story.
