At the 2025 Google I/O developer conference, the tech giant unveiled a host of new features for its AI assistant, Gemini. Among them, one of the most practical additions is the Scheduled Actions feature, designed to bring more convenience and automation to users’ daily routines. This update allows users to set Gemini prompts to run at a future time or on a recurring basis, transforming the AI from a reactive assistant to a proactive helper.
The Scheduled Actions feature lets users instruct Gemini to perform specific tasks at a set time or frequency without needing to repeat the same request. Whether it’s sending reminders, generating reports, or starting routines, this function boosts productivity and simplifies time management.
Here are four everyday tasks you can now automate with Gemini’s Scheduled Actions:
- Daily Briefings
Start your day with a personalized summary including weather, calendar events, news headlines, and commute updates. Just set Gemini to run your morning briefing every weekday at 7:00 AM. - Meeting Preparation
Gemini can fetch documents, summarize previous meeting notes, and provide key updates ahead of scheduled meetings. You can set a prompt like “Summarize last meeting notes 15 minutes before my weekly team meeting.” - Weekly To-Do Lists
Stay organized by scheduling Gemini to generate a weekly to-do list every Monday. It can pull from your emails, calendar, and previous chats to prepare a list of top priorities. - End-of-Day Summaries
At the end of your workday, Gemini can compile a summary of what you accomplished, missed, and what’s pending. Schedule it to run at 5:00 PM daily to help reflect and plan for tomorrow.
Another standout capability is turning an old chat into a scheduled task. Simply find a useful past conversation and select it for future execution—ideal for recurring routines or reminders.
With Scheduled Actions, Gemini is becoming more than a chatbot—it’s evolving into an AI assistant that anticipates needs and supports consistent productivity. As this feature continues to roll out, users can expect a smarter, more proactive AI experience tailored to daily life.
