Las Vegas, NV — iHeartMedia, the powerhouse behind iHeartRadio and one of the world’s most influential audio media networks, has unveiled a powerful set of new platform integrations at CES 2026, dramatically expanding how users access music, podcasts, and live radio across smart devices, fitness platforms, and connected televisions.
The announcement signals iHeartMedia’s push to become a truly everywhere-audio ecosystem, designed for the age of AI, voice assistants, smart homes, and immersive digital lifestyles.
At the center of this expansion is a new integration with Google Gemini, Google’s advanced AI assistant. Through Gemini, users can now discover and play iHeartRadio content using natural voice or text commands. Listeners can simply ask Gemini to play a favorite artist, genre, or podcast, and iHeartRadio will respond instantly.
This development marks a major leap in voice-activated media consumption, making audio more accessible than ever. With consumers increasingly relying on AI assistants to manage daily tasks, iHeartMedia’s presence inside Gemini ensures its massive catalog of music, talk radio, and podcasts is always just a command away.
In addition to AI voice integration, iHeartMedia also announced a new partnership with iFIT, the leading connected-fitness platform behind brands like NordicTrack and ProForm. Starting in early 2026, iHeartRadio will come pre-installed on iFIT-powered treadmills, bikes, and workout screens, allowing users to stream radio stations, playlists, and podcasts while they exercise.
This move reflects a powerful trend in digital media — the blending of entertainment, wellness, and technology. Whether someone is running on a treadmill, lifting weights, or doing yoga, they can now stay connected to music and talk shows without switching devices or apps.
To support the rollout, iHeartMedia plans promotional campaigns and fitness-themed giveaways, further merging lifestyle branding with audio content.
The company also revealed a major expansion into the living room with its integration into TiVo OS, the smart TV operating system used by several global television manufacturers. This allows users to launch iHeartRadio directly from their smart TV interface, giving them access to audio content while browsing, relaxing, or multitasking at home.
With smart TVs becoming central hubs for digital entertainment, this integration positions iHeartMedia as more than just a mobile or car-based platform — it becomes a core part of the connected home experience.
Together, these partnerships highlight a clear strategic direction: iHeartMedia wants its audio to be available wherever modern life happens — in cars, on phones, in gyms, on TVs, and through AI assistants.
The timing is ideal. Podcasts, digital radio, and AI-driven discovery are all experiencing massive growth. Consumers no longer search manually for content — they speak, swipe, or ask AI to find it for them. By embedding iHeartRadio into these next-generation platforms, iHeartMedia ensures it remains highly visible in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
For creators and advertisers, this also means broader reach, better engagement, and deeper integration into users’ daily routines. Whether someone is asking Gemini for news updates, working out with iFIT, or watching TV through TiVo, iHeartMedia’s content is now just a click or command away.
With its CES 2026 announcements, iHeartMedia has made one thing clear: the future of audio is not just about listening — it’s about being seamlessly present across every smart experience in people’s lives.
