Google has recently launched the "Scheduled Actions" feature for its Gemini application, ushering in a new stage where intelligent assistants "do things for you proactively".
This means that from now on, Gemini is no longer just a passive question-and-answer chatbot, but truly starts to act like a considerate AI assistant, completing the daily tasks you assign on time.
What are "Scheduled Actions"?
"Scheduled Actions" is a new practical feature in the Gemini App that supports Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as eligible Workspace business and education accounts.
You can tell Gemini directly through natural language what you want it to do and when, for example:
I review my schedule every night at 9pm
Push 5 blog writing inspirations every Monday morning
After an award ceremony, a newsletter will be sent out the next morning
Provide my mailbox unread summary at 8 o'clock every day
Gemini will execute the tasks you set on time and provide feedback on the results through App notifications or conversation replies.
How to enable Scheduled Actions?
It's easy to use, and you can turn on your AI time assistant with just a few steps.
Step 1: Upgrade Gemini to Pro or Ultra plan
The prerequisite is that you need to have:
Google One AI Pro / Ultra Subscription
or a qualifying Google Workspace Business/Education account
Step 2: Open the Scheduled Actions settings page
Enter Gemini App and click:
Gemini App → Settings → Scheduled Actions
On this page you can:
Add, edit, and delete your scheduled tasks
View the execution records and status of set tasks
Pause a task (e.g. no push during holidays)
Step 3: Tell Gemini what you need
For example:
"Every night at 9pm I review my schedule and emails for the day."
"Write me three LinkedIn post suggestions every Wednesday at noon."
Gemini will immediately recognize your time + task type and prompt you whether to save it as a scheduled task.
What can Scheduled Actions do?
Here are some examples of tasks you can automate with Gemini:
Daily reminders:
Push your Google Calendar schedule summary at 8 am every day
Summarize the unfinished tasks and important emails of the day at 10 pm every day
Creative content:
Automatically generate 5 blog topics/short video script inspirations every Monday at 9 am
Generate a new month wish list template on the first day of each month
Information acquisition category:
After a press conference/award ceremony, push an automatic summary
Get your favorite sports team's match reports sent to you every Friday at 5pm
One-time reminder:
"Please remind me to register for the AI conference on the morning of June 15th"
"Please summarize Apple WWDC content and send it to me on the morning of July 1st"
To sum it up in one sentence: you tell Gemini "what to do and when", and it will "automatically do it for you at the right time".
Recommended usage scenarios to improve efficiency
Here are some Gemini scheduled task inspirations that efficient office workers are using:
Workplace assistant style:
"Every day at 9 o'clock, meeting reminder + weather overview + commuting advice"
"Summarize the completion status of the schedule after get off work every day"
Content creation style:
Generate podcast content topics every Monday
[Push industry hot words + tweet drafts every day]
Learning and growth style:
"Study summary every night + draft plan for tomorrow"
[Push the skill improvement list once a week]
Practical tips
It can be set using natural language, without remembering formats or codes
Best experience when combined with Gmail, Calendar, and Docs
Currently only supports mobile apps, the web version has not yet launched this feature
Suitable for daily/work tasks with a fixed rhythm, set up once and run continuously
Conclusion
Google Gemini's "Scheduled Actions" feature makes AI no longer a "question-and-answer" tool, but an intelligent assistant that can proactively execute and follow up on matters.
For content creators, office workers, and freelancers, this will be a great tool to save time and improve efficiency.
In the future, the capabilities of AI assistants will only become stronger and stronger. You only need to tell it "what to do + when", and it will take care of the rest for you.
Have you started to use Gemini's "Scheduled Actions"?
