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An Android Police writer has a Gemini scheduled action that runs at 7am every day: it checks the local forecast and suggests a comfortable outfit based on the clothes he likes, and says whether he'll need an umbrella for his commute.
Check today's weather forecast for [YOUR TOWN]. Based on my preference for [CLOTHES YOU LIKE, E.G. SMART-CASUAL, LAYERS, TRAINERS], suggest a comfortable outfit for today's temperature, wind and rain, and tell me whether I need an umbrella or a coat for my [COMMUTE OR SCHOOL RUN].
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Open the Gemini app, type the prompt, then ask Gemini to run it every morning at a set time (or use Scheduled actions in its settings).
- Tweak your clothing preferences the first few days until the suggestions feel right.
- Use the same trick for other morning decisions, like a weekend meal plan every Friday.
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Reference: Android Police