Gemini issue

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

When I try to use Google assistant or Gemini on the locked screen it wants me to first unlock the screen, even with these options selected.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I have this checked also...

 

[notforhire]

same thing happened to me yesterday when I was trying to make a phone call....made me unlock the phone and try again

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Well it's not just me then. What's the point of assistant if you can't do it hands free.

 

[YankInDaSouth]

Wondering if this is a Google issue as I'm having the same problem on my OnePlus 13.

 

[bhatech]

I tried and asked, "Hey Google, turn on the living room lights."

Gemini opened up and turned on the lights. I was not using the phone, and it was locked, so it looks to be working for me.

 

[bhatech]

Never mind, it works for actions like turning on the lights, etc., but when I ask to check what my next event is, then it asks me to unlock the phone first.

On asking Gemini why this happens, below is the reason it gave and explains the behavior.

"Why Gemini might require unlocking:
Security Restrictions: For certain actions, especially those involving personal data (like accessing your calendar, specific messages, or sensitive information), Gemini is designed to require you to unlock your phone for security reasons. This prevents unauthorized access to your private information."

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Never mind, it works for actions like turning on the lights, etc., but when I ask to check what my next event is, then it asks me to unlock the phone first.

On asking Gemini why this happens, below is the reason it gave and explains the behavior.

"Why Gemini might require unlocking:
Security Restrictions: For certain actions, especially those involving personal data (like accessing your calendar, specific messages, or sensitive information), Gemini is designed to require you to unlock your phone for security reasons. This prevents unauthorized access to your private information."

If you look at my second picture I selected to allow sending messages or making calls in y the unlocked screen. By default it's designed not to do this things but you can change it in settings to allow it. This worked fine on the fold 6 or my S25U

 

[bhatech]

If you look at my second picture I selected to allow sending messages or making calls in y the unlocked screen. By default it's designed not to do this things but you can change it in settings to allow it. This worked fine on the fold 6 or my S25U

Ha good point

Maybe a bug then and hopefully gets fixed.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Ha good point

Maybe a bug then and hopefully gets fixed.

They probably broke it adding sticker support or something as useless.

 

[kevinpleasants]

Mine works while my phone is locked. I press the side key, Gemini pops up and I ask a question. It display and speak the answer. I'm on AT&T.

 

[bhatech]

Mine works while my phone is locked. I press the side key, Gemini pops up and I ask a question. It display and speak the answer. I'm on AT&T.

With your phone locked, ask "Hey Google, what's my next event" and see if it works without unlocking the phone.

Because pressing the side key (fingerprint sensor) is probably unlocking the phone anyway.