Gemini Live: talk to Gemini and show it your camera or screen
What Gemini Live is, Android requirements, how to start, share camera and screen, use apps like Calendar or Keep, captions and background use.
Gemini Live is Gemini’s voice conversation: talk, hear answers and interrupt anytime.
Requirements
Android phone/tablet with the Gemini app, the latest Google app, signed in, 13+. Not on Gemini web.
Start
Open Gemini (or “Hey Google, let’s talk”), tap Live, speak. Mute keeps the session; End closes it with a transcript.
Camera and screen
Tap Camera to show what you see; tap Share screen. Both stop when paused or locked. Ask others’ permission before including them.
Connected apps
Calendar, Keep, Tasks, Google Home, YouTube, Spotify and more; work/school accounts currently only Calendar, Keep and Tasks.
Settings
Captions, Gemini voice, background use (needs Live notifications). See Gemini privacy.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need?
An Android phone or tablet with the Gemini app, the latest Google app, signed in, aged 13+ (or your country’s age).
Does it work on a computer?
Not currently: Live isn’t available in the Gemini web app.
Can I use Gems in Live?
Not currently.
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Sources
Change log
- : First published with Google’s official help as checked that day.
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