How to Use Gemini Task Automation on Pixel 10

Google expanded Gemini task automation to India, the UK, and Japan in the November 2026 Pixel Drop. Pixel 10 users in these regions can now ask Gemini to order food or book a ride without switching apps manually.

This feature, called screen automation, runs select apps in a secure virtual window on your phone. Gemini handles the steps in the background while you stay in control.

What You Need

Screen automation works on these devices:

• Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold
• Pixel 11 series
• Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8

You must be 18 or older, signed in with a personal Google Account, and located in India, Japan, South Korea, the UK, or the US. The feature supports English (and Japanese/Korean on some devices).

It is a beta feature and rolls out gradually, so update the Gemini app and your system if it does not appear.

Enable Screen Automation

Open the Gemini app on your Pixel. Tap your profile picture, then Settings, then Screen automation.

Grant the required permission when prompted. You can set per-app rules later: Always allow, Ask every time, or Do not allow.

The first time Gemini uses the feature with a specific app, follow the on-screen setup steps.

Order Food or Groceries

Activate Gemini by saying “Hey Google” or long-pressing the power button. State your request clearly.

Examples that work well:

• “Reorder my last coffee”
• “Order pizza for delivery”
• “Add milk and eggs to my grocery cart”
• “Order groceries to my mum’s house” (UK) or equivalent in India

Gemini asks clarifying questions if needed, such as store, size, or delivery address. It prepares the order in the background using the relevant app (DoorDash, Uber Eats, or local equivalents where supported).

You receive a notification to review and complete the final step, such as confirming payment or placing the order. Do not enter payment details in the Gemini chat. Switch to the app if required.

Book a Ride

Use the same activation method. Say:

• “Book a ride to the airport”
• “Schedule a ride for tomorrow morning”

Gemini opens the rideshare app in the virtual environment, sets pickup and destination, and shows options. Review the plan in the chat or via the progress notification. Confirm the booking yourself.

You can monitor progress live. Tap “View progress” to see the virtual screen, or “Stop task” to cancel at any time.

On Pixel 10 devices, take-control is limited compared with some Samsung models; stopping the task is the main interrupt option.

Tips for Reliable Results

Be specific with times, quantities, and addresses. Vague requests lead to more follow-up questions.

Connect relevant Google apps in Gemini Settings if you want personal data (calendar, Gmail) to inform the task.

Check daily limits. Free users get fewer screen-automation requests than Google AI subscribers.

Watch the progress notification. Gemini pauses for sensitive actions such as payments or sign-ins.

Test with low-stakes orders first. The feature can make mistakes with quantities or selections.

For more on the broader Gemini Intelligence features that arrived with the same update, see our guide to the November Pixel Drop on Pixel 10.

Watch It in Action

Safety and Limits

You remain responsible for Gemini’s actions. Review every confirmation. Do not use the feature for emergencies or highly sensitive tasks.

Gemini processes the task on-device in a restricted virtual environment and does not access the rest of your phone. Screenshots taken during automation may be reviewed to improve the service if you have activity history enabled.

Availability of specific apps varies by region. In India and the UK the core food, grocery, and rideshare flows are supported where the apps themselves operate.

Conclusion

Gemini task automation turns routine logistics into a single spoken request on supported Pixel devices. With the November 2026 expansion to India and the UK, more users can offload ordering and booking while keeping final approval.

Update your Gemini app, enable screen automation, and start with a simple reorder. Monitor the first few tasks closely, then adjust your prompts for better results.

Sources

• Google Support: Ask Gemini to handle your multi-step tasks in select Android apps
• Google Blog: Gemini Intelligence features and new device support (10 November 2026)
• Made by Google YouTube: Let Google Pixel Handle Your Busy Work