LAS VEGAS, NV (CES 2026), Jan 12, 2026 – Epson said select new Lifestudio projectors will integrate Google TV with Gemini. The models run on MediaTek’s system-on-chip (SoC) platform for smart projectors. The update adds built-in streaming, voice control, and AI-based content features for home entertainment users.
“As smart home ecosystems evolve, people are prioritizing technology that delivers seamless connectivity and ease of use – especially when it comes to home entertainment,” said Melvin Diaz, senior product manager, home entertainment, Epson America, Inc. “As one of the first companies to integrate Google TV with Gemini on projectors, our collaboration with Google TV underscores Epson’s commitment to advancing home projection, giving users a truly cinematic AI experience that makes big-screen entertainment more responsive and personal than ever before.”
Gemini adds conversational voice interaction to Epson projectors running Google TV. The system allows users to search, control, and interact with content using natural language instead of preset commands. Key features of Google TV with Gemini include:
- Gemini: The AI assistant for projection – The interface streamlines content discovery and routine tasks.
- No more jumping between apps – Users can browse over 700,000 movies, episodes, and live TV programs through a single interface.
- Personalized recommendations – The platform analyzes prior viewing activity to deliver cross-app content recommendations.
- One single watchlist – The system synchronizes saved content across devices for later viewing on a television.
- Projection at the center of your smart home – Centralized control of compatible lighting, doorbell, and thermostat devices through a home panel.
Lifestudio projectors offer seamless user experiences leveraging MediaTek’s SoC smart projector platform. “With built-in access to streaming services and advanced AI-driven features, the MediaTek-powered Lifestudio projectors deliver the magic of a home theater in a portable, all-in-one form factor, bringing unique and personalized viewing experiences to a wide range of audiences,” adds CK Wang, general manager at MediaTek.
“AI is innovating at a rapid pace across nearly all consumer-facing industries,” Diaz adds. “Integrating Google TV with Gemini into projectors further strengthens the smart home experience, enabling more intuitive interactions and smarter recommendations that enhance how people discover and enjoy their favorite entertainment.”
More About Lifestudio Projectors
Epson’s Lifestudio projectors combine 3LCD projection technology, integrated Google TV, and a custom-designed audio system developed with Bose. The lineup includes portable and ultra short throw models, delivering both video and audio performance across different home entertainment use cases.
Epson plans to add Google TV with Gemini to the Lifestudio Grand projector in the coming months. The company will extend Gemini support to additional Lifestudio models and share availability details throughout 2026.
Source: Epson
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Epson, officially known as Seiko Epson Corporation, is a technology company headquartered in Nagano, Japan. Founded in 1942, Epson has been in business for over 80 years and is recognized for its innovations in imaging and printing technologies. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including inkjet printers, scanners, projectors, industrial and commercial printers, wearable devices, sensors, and factory automation equipment such as robots. Epson serves industries including home and office, retail, healthcare, education, logistics, manufacturing, and commercial printing. It is known for its energy-efficient technologies and compact, high-precision devices. The company focuses on sustainable innovation, reducing environmental impact and boosting productivity. Epson has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, and sales offices located across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.