A new feature named Raise To Talk will allow users to summon Gemini or Google Assistant by simply raising their hand to their Galaxy Watch.

Google and Samsung may provide the Raise To Talk feature as an optional setting, allowing users to disable it if they prefer not to activate the assistant automatically.

The Raise To Talk feature is expected to be included in the upcoming Wear OS 6 update, which will be paired with One UI 7 Watch for Samsung Galaxy Watch users.

This feature was discovered in the Google app for Android and is similar to the Raise To Speak feature available on Apple Watches.

Google is set to replace its existing Google Assistant with a new virtual assistant called Gemini on Wear OS smartwatches, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Currently, Wear OS struggles with effective Assistant support, and this new feature aims to improve accessibility for users.

Gemini will enable users to set alarms, timers, and send messages, mirroring the functionalities currently offered by Google Assistant.

The announcement regarding this feature was made in March 2025, although a specific timeline for the upgrade has not yet been revealed.

As the feature is still in beta code, its release date remains unclear, but it indicates Google's intention to enhance usability in its smartwatch ecosystem.

In addition to Raise To Talk, the Pixel Watch 3 has recently begun receiving the Loss of Pulse Detection feature, aimed at detecting cardiac emergencies and automatically contacting emergency services.

Further announcements regarding this feature may occur during Google's I/O event in May 2025 or the Pixel 10 launch later in the year.

This feature is designed to enhance the convenience of using virtual assistants on small screens, making it easier to perform tasks hands-free.