Gemini connected apps: How to connect Gemini to other apps

Google has introduced a limited set of third-party apps—such as Wix, Zocdoc, and Ticketmaster—that integrate directly with its Gemini AI assistant, enabling users to perform tasks like booking appointments or designing graphics without leaving the chat interface. These integrations, currently numbering around 18 third-party options alongside Google’s own apps, leverage Google’s broad ecosystem to appear on over a billion devices, though their practical utility remains modest compared to competitors like Zapier’s 9,000+ app connections. The feature, originally termed 'Gemini extensions,' provides secure, authenticated access to external services, allowing Gemini to pull context from sources like Gmail or Google Calendar to deliver more relevant responses. Users can activate these integrations through the Gemini web app or mobile interface, with some requiring manual authentication via third-party login credentials.

Google positions these connected apps as a step toward its vision of a 'universal assistant' capable of handling proactive, multi-step tasks across services. While the mobile experience on Pixel devices demonstrates potential—such as drafting emails or initiating purchases—the workflow often requires user intervention for completion, such as finalizing a transaction. The integrations also function within Google Chrome via a dedicated button, though third-party apps did not work during testing. Access to these features varies by region, with some apps like OpenTable geo-restricted or limited to specific markets, such as Localiza for car rentals in Latin America.

To enable connected apps, users must activate 'Keep Activity' in Gemini’s settings, which stores chat history for 3, 18, or 36 months. Once connected, Gemini can automatically suggest relevant apps based on context for Google services like Gmail, while third-party apps require explicit tagging with an @ symbol during chats. For example, tagging @Canva allows users to generate designs directly within the chat before exporting them to Canva for further editing. The process streamlines workflows but still demands user oversight for final actions, such as confirming purchases or sending communications.

Gemini’s connected apps also extend to 'Gemini Spark,' a personal AI agent available to Ultra and Pro subscribers in select countries, which autonomously handles multi-step tasks across connected services. Spark operates with minimal user input, pausing only for sensitive actions like email sending or purchases, though it remains unavailable in most regions. Users can deactivate or remove connected apps through the Gemini web app’s settings, with Google Workspace and other core services requiring a separate disclaimer before disconnection. The feature’s scalability and regional limitations highlight Google’s cautious rollout of AI-driven automation.