This Gemini feature runs tasks automatically, and I'm shocked more people aren't using it
Android Police 2026-06-26 12:00:10
Context: Google's Gemini AI has introduced a feature called Scheduled Actions, which allows users to automate recurring tasks by having Gemini perform them automatically at set intervals. This feature, available to paid subscribers, enables users to request Gemini to execute tasks such as daily news briefings, stock updates, or meal planning without having to manually ask each time. The feature has been underutilized, despite its potential to significantly enhance user experience.
Key Facts
- Scheduled Actions is a feature in Gemini that allows users to automate recurring tasks by setting a name, instructions, and frequency for Gemini to execute tasks without manual intervention.
- To set up a Scheduled Action, users tap the + button in the upper-right corner of the Gemini app, enter the required information, and tap Create, with the option to customize timing and frequency.
- The feature is currently limited to paid subscribers, including those with Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra subscriptions, with free Gemini users unable to access Scheduled Actions.
- Users can create up to 10 Scheduled Actions per account, with default settings set to run daily at 9:00 a.m., and can customize the timing and frequency according to their needs.
- The author of the article has been using Scheduled Actions to automate tasks such as daily World Cup highlights, email checks for bills due, and meal planning, finding it to have genuinely changed their workflow.