With Gemini on Google Pixel Buds, you can chat with Gemini, your new AI assistant, hands-free. You can do everything, like set alarms and timers, and find information from the web and across many of your apps such as Gmail, Calendar and Keep. You can also go live with Gemini to have free-flowing conversations.
What you need to get started
To use Gemini on Pixel Buds, you need:
Google Pixel Buds (any model)
An Android 10 or later mobile device
A Google Account
An Internet connection
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Set Gemini as your digital assistant
To use Gemini with Google Pixel Buds, you need to first set Gemini as your digital assistant on your Android device. You can do this in any of the following ways:
Set Gemini as your digital assistant in the device's Settings app
- On your Android device, open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Apps
Assistant
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Assistant Set Gemini as your digital assistant in the Google app
- On your Android device, open the Google app
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At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial
- Tap Digital assistants from Google
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
To turn off Gemini, set Google Assistant as your digital assistant.
Use Gemini on lock screen
To use Gemini even when your phone is locked, turn on the Gemini on lock screen setting. To get personal results without needing to unlock your phone each time, make sure that the Only require one unlock setting is turned on. Both Gemini and Gemini Live are available on Pixel Buds.
- Gemini combines GenAI with the capabilities of Google Assistant for better results.
- Gemini Live lets you chat more naturally, just like you would with a friend. You don't need to use specific commands or phrases to get Gemini Live's responses.
On Google Pixel Buds
To use Gemini, say 'Hey Google', then say your prompt or command. You can also tap and hold the earbud, then say a prompt or command. For example, you can say:
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'Summarise the emails that I've received today'
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'Create a workout playlist'. (Might require subscription)
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'Add an event "Tommy's football game" for tomorrow at 4.00 p.m.'
To use Gemini Live, just say 'Hey Google, let's talk live'. Or tap and hold the earbud, then say 'Let's talk live'. You can double-tap an earbud at any time to exit Gemini Live.
With the Gemini app
Open the Gemini app to start chatting with Gemini. To use Gemini Live, tap the Gemini Live button in the app or in the Gemini overlay. If you lock your phone, the live conversation can continue through your Pixel Buds.
For more information on how Gemini protects your data and privacy, please read our Gemini Apps Privacy Notice.