Google’s Gemini Gets Smarter with New ‘Scheduled Actions’ for AI Task Automation
June 10 (TheTrendingPeople) — Google is taking a major leap in making its AI assistant Gemini more proactive and truly "agent-like" by introducing a new feature called Scheduled Actions. The feature, which allows users to automate repetitive or time-sensitive tasks, is now being rolled out to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers along with select Workspace users.
For now, Scheduled Actions remains an exclusive perk for paying users, with no timeline announced for when or if it will be available to free-tier accounts.
What Are Scheduled Actions?
With Scheduled Actions, users can instruct Gemini to perform tasks automatically at a specific time, on a recurring basis, or tied to specific events. Think of it as setting up your own personal assistant that knows exactly when and what to do—without needing to be prompted every time.
According to Google’s official blog post, the kinds of tasks you can schedule include:
- Daily summaries of your calendar or unread emails
- Blog post ideas sent every Monday
- Outfit suggestions based on the weather every morning
- Event recaps delivered the day after major shows or games
- Productivity check-ins every Friday afternoon
- Birthday reminders with gift suggestions, based on your contact list
Essentially, the feature is aimed at automating both work-related and lifestyle tasks, pushing Gemini from being a responsive AI to a predictive, action-oriented agent.
How It Works: Simplicity Meets Flexibility
Setting up a Scheduled Action is straightforward:
- Open the Gemini app (mobile or desktop)
- Describe your task: e.g., “Send me five blog ideas every Monday at 10 AM.”
- Select the time, date, or event trigger.
- Gemini will confirm the scheduling, and it’s done.
You can set up to 10 active Scheduled Actions at a time, and all of them are fully customizable. A new “Scheduled actions” tab under Settings provides a centralized place where users can view, edit, pause, or delete tasks.
Importantly, if an action is location-based, Gemini will use the location where the action was originally created to ensure consistency in results.
Notifications and Delivery
One of the core strengths of Scheduled Actions is non-intrusive delivery. Instead of clogging your inbox or requiring app visits, Gemini will send push notifications for each scheduled task. This allows users to stay informed and in control without having to actively engage the app every time.
This passive assistance marks a significant evolution in how AI integrates with daily workflows—especially for professionals looking to cut down on manual planning and improve productivity.
Competitive Landscape: Gemini vs. ChatGPT
Google's update comes at a time when ChatGPT by OpenAI has also begun experimenting with automated reminders and agent-style capabilities for its premium users. However, Gemini's implementation appears to be more deeply integrated with Google's existing ecosystem—including Gmail, Calendar, and Drive—which gives it a potential edge in terms of context and usability.
Where ChatGPT excels in creativity and generalized reasoning, Gemini aims to become a full-service, time-aware assistant, especially useful for those already embedded in Google Workspace.
Enterprise and Workspace Integration
For Workspace users, the Scheduled Actions feature could revolutionize how teams manage daily briefings, status reports, or task reviews. For example:
- Managers can receive a weekly summary of team activities.
- HR can automate onboarding checklists for new hires.
- Marketing teams can get campaign reminders every quarter.
Though this phase of the rollout is limited to select Workspace users, Google's long-term strategy appears to be making Gemini a cornerstone of automated workplace intelligence.
Limitations and Future Rollout
Currently, the limitations include:
- Only 10 active tasks per user
- Feature is restricted to paying subscribers
- No voice-triggered scheduling (yet)
- No third-party app integration (e.g., Slack, Trello, etc.)
However, given Google's track record of rapid iteration and AI expansion, it's likely that integration with more services and broader rollout will follow based on user feedback.
Final Thoughts
With Scheduled Actions, Google is not just adding a convenience feature — it's reimagining how users interact with AI. Gemini is evolving from a smart chatbot into a genuinely helpful digital assistant capable of managing parts of your daily life autonomously.
In a world where users are increasingly overwhelmed with digital noise and task overload, this move could set a new benchmark for contextual, proactive AI assistants.
As Gemini continues to evolve, Scheduled Actions may just be the beginning of a much larger shift toward hands-free, intelligent productivity—and Google wants to lead the charge.