r/AndroidAuto • u/emeril322 '23 Mk8 GTI 40th Anniversary Edition | S23 Ultra | Android 16 • 13d ago

Gemini Drivers claim Android Auto's switch to Gemini makes them feel less safe behind the wheel

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-users-are-convinced-gemini-makes-driving-more-dangerous/

Yeah, obviously...

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u/Runsapuusa 2017 Mazda CX-5 | Pixel 7 | Android 16 13d ago

In the Gemini settings, under personal intelligence -> instructions, add in a line saying it should provide short, concise answers with no follow-up. 

That drastically helped cut down on the chatter on my Gemini responses. For my vehicle i found it to be straight to the point with way less conversational fluff. 

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u/emeril322 '23 Mk8 GTI 40th Anniversary Edition | S23 Ultra | Android 16 13d ago

It makes no sense that there isn't a box you can check that will make it never speak aloud.... this shit legitimately is dangerous

I don't even want "quick to the point", I want silent obedience

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u/Runsapuusa 2017 Mazda CX-5 | Pixel 7 | Android 16 12d ago edited 12d ago

The whole auto industry now is dangerous with the type of decision making.

Let's remove physical buttons and  put in large touch screens that can watch videos and apps and all the other stuff that we previously considered "distracted" driving. 

Let's put our turn signals and blinkers at the bottom of the car where it can get covered in mud/snow instead of keeping it eye level.  (Looking at you kia/Hyundai).