How to Switch Between Google Gemini and Google Assistant on Xiaomi HyperOS

Google has integrated Gemini as the next-generation AI assistant on Android, but many Xiaomi users prefer Google Assistant for certain tasks. HyperOS lets you choose and switch between them.

Gemini vs Google Assistant: What's Different?

How to Set Gemini as Default Assistant

1. Open Settings → Apps → Default apps → Digital assistant app.
2. Select Gemini.
3. Confirm the switch.
4. Long-press the home button or say ""Hey Google"" to activate Gemini.

How to Switch Back to Google Assistant

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Default apps → Digital assistant app.
2. Select Google Assistant (or ""Assistant"").
3. Alternatively, open the Google app → Profile icon → Settings → Google Assistant → Switch to Assistant.

Using Gemini Live on Xiaomi HyperOS 3

HyperOS 3 features deeper Gemini integration:
1. Press and hold the Side button (power button) to launch Gemini.
2. Tap the camera icon to share your screen or camera feed with Gemini.
3. Ask questions about what's on your screen — Gemini provides context-aware answers.

HyperAI vs Gemini

Xiaomi's own HyperAI (built into HyperOS 3) handles:
- AI Photo Eraser (remove unwanted objects)
- AI Writing (compose messages, emails)
- Circle to Search (Google-powered)
- AI translation (real-time on-screen translation)

Gemini handles conversational AI, web search, and Google Workspace tasks. They complement each other on HyperOS 3.

Shortcut Configuration

• Assign Gemini to the side button long-press in Settings → Additional settings → Button shortcuts.
• Assign Google Assistant to a quick ball floating button if you prefer having both accessible.

Both AI assistants run alongside Xiaomi's HyperAI ecosystem — you don't have to choose just one.