Purchase and warranty information
The Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock are both available for purchase in the following countries:
- United States (US)
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Australia (AU)
- Canada (CA)
- Denmark (DK)
- France (FR)
- Germany (DE)
- Italy (IT)
- Japan (JP)
- Netherlands (NL)
- Norway (NO)
- Spain (ES)
- Sweden (SE)
- One year: US, CA, JP
- Two years: UK, EU, AU
If your Pixel Tablet or Charging Speaker Dock becomes defective through no fault of your own, you may be able to return it for replacement. Accidental damage isn't covered under warranty. Learn how to file a warranty claim for your Pixel Tablet.
Features
- Software version updates for at least 3 years.
- Pixel security updates for at least 5 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the U.S. Updates may also include feature drops and other software updates.
Learn more about when you get software updates on your Pixel Tablet.
Check out these resources for more detailed instructions:
Yes, when you download the Gemini mobile app and set it up as your primary assistant, it will replace Google Assistant when your tablet is unlocked. Your Pixel Tablet will continue to use Google Assistant when locked, including when in Hub Mode. Learn more about Gemini and how it works.
Important:
- When your device is locked, Google Assistant will continue to handle your requests.
- If Google Assistant needs you to unlock your Pixel Tablet to complete a request, Assistant may pass your request to Gemini. For example, you’ll need to unlock your tablet to access your calendar or email account with voice commands.
- When Gemini is your mobile assistant when your tablet is unlocked, it can help you with some of the same tasks as Google Assistant. Some familiar features from Google Assistant may not be supported in Gemini, which is still evolving. Learn more about what you can do with your Gemini mobile app.
- If a feature you rely on from Google Assistant isn’t supported in your Gemini mobile app, you can switch to Google Assistant. Learn how to switch to Google Assistant.
- Google will process your Gemini Apps data as described in the Google Privacy Policy and the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice.
Accessories
Yes. Check the Google Store for all Pixel Tablet accessories, including:
- Charging Speaker Dock: You can purchase a Pixel Tablet that comes with a Charging Speaker Dock. Docks are also available to purchase separately if you purchased a Pixel Tablet without a dock or want more than one dock in your home.
- Pixel Tablet Case: The Pixel Tablet Case is sold separately. It's designed to protect your tablet and has an attached ring stand so you can prop up your tablet when it's not attached to a dock. You can also dock and charge your Pixel Tablet without removing the case.
We also offer accessories from our Made for Google partners, including a dock-compatible case, a folio case, and screen protector.
No. Only the Charging Speaker Dock can be used to dock your Pixel Tablet.
To charge your Pixel Tablet when it's away from its dock, use a USB-C cable and power adapter to plug your tablet into a wall socket. Learn how to charge your Pixel Tablet.
Smart home and Hub Mode
Your Pixel Tablet goes into Hub Mode automatically when it's locked and attached to a Charging Speaker Dock. You can enable Assistant features in Hub Mode to get features like the home panel, a digital photo frame, hands-free help from Google Assistant, and more. Learn how to use Google Assistant in Hub Mode on your Pixel Tablet.
Learn more about Hub Mode features:
You can set up smart home devices in the Google Home app to control them on your Pixel Tablet. Learn how to set up Google devices in the Google Home app.
Once your smart home devices are set up, you can use your voice, the Google Home app, or the home panel to check and control smart devices in your home. Learn how to set up the home panel on your Pixel Tablet.Hardware, specifications, and compatibility questions
Your Pixel Tablet's battery life depends on a number of conditions, including display brightness and which apps you're using. When your tablet isn't charging, its battery can last up to 12 hours when you stream media or watch video (or longer if you're doing less intensive activities). If you attach your Pixel Tablet to a Charging Speaker Dock when it's not in use, you'll rarely notice issues with battery life.
Learn more about the Pixel Tablet's battery and other technical specifications.
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- Google Pixel Tablet technical specifications