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How to use Gemini Live with Screen Sharing & Camera Capabilities on Pixel

Talk to Gemini about what you see.

The AI assistant turns your phone into a real-time guide.
A woman holding a Pixel 9 Pro phone with the camera bar visible.
A woman holding a Pixel 9 Pro phone with the camera bar visible.

Takeaways

  • Gemini Live lets your phone see what you see – you can now share your camera and screen in conversations with Gemini.
  • Just press and hold the power button to use Gemini Live as you shop, cook, work on DIY projects, and more.
  • Gemini Live gives you answers, options, and hands-free help whenever you need it.
Learn about the world in front of you – just show Gemini what you’re seeing, and let the discussion begin.
Imagine you’ve just been served a local specialty in a restaurant in a new city, or are looking at an unfamiliar product in a store. With
Gemini Live
, you can point your camera at something and get instant help understanding it.

Gemini Live elevates your Pixel from smartphone to real-time problem solver: Identify architecture, compare products, break down complex instructions, and much more. Gemini Live uses multimodal AI to help you make sense of what’s on your screen or in your camera view, so you can interact with the world more naturally. The new camera and screen sharing capability is available to all

phones
that support Gemini.

A graphic with the words Pixel Drop, New Feature, Gemini Live with camera, with the G symbol on the top left.
Discover the world around you.
Whether you’re
exploring a new city
, navigating a crowded train station, or just trying to figure out what may be inside that delicious-looking pastry, Gemini Live turns your phone into an instant guide and discovery tool.
Show Gemini a landmark, storefront, or even a dish on your plate, and it will function as an
AI assistant
and give you details about what you’re looking at. Want to know even more? Ask Gemini Live a question to dive deeper into its history, significance, and related recommendations. And as you move and your camera view changes, Gemini Live can update the information it provides, so you can understand a topic from multiple angles.

When you’re planning your next move, use Gemini Live while screen sharing your browser. Quickly pull up relevant details about places, events, or cultural highlights nearby, then have a conversation with Gemini to dive deeper, so you’re always prepared for your next adventure.

Stay afloat in a sea of choice.

Say you’re comparing two big-screen TVs online. Instead of sorting through product reviews from multiple sources to figure out which one is best for you, just ask Gemini Live for help. 

Share your screen with
Gemini Live
and ask it a question like, “Which of these two TVs is best for a room that gets a lot of daylight?” Gemini Live will instantly compare relevant features, prices, and reviews, so you can make the right choice without second-guessing.

Getting ready to mount your new TV? Add the instruction manual PDF to Gemini Live, and it will tell you which tools you need and guide you through the steps – so you don’t have to keep checking the PDF every time you get stuck.

A person holding a Pixel 9 Pro with the screen showing Gemini Live and a pdf titled, Job Description.
A person holding a Pixel 9 Pro with the screen showing Gemini Live and a pdf titled, Job Description.

AI that understands and helps you act.

Gemini Live turns your Pixel into an instant guide to the world around you.

AI that understands and helps you act.

Gemini Live turns your Pixel into an instant guide to the world around you.
Activate project help when you need it.

You’ve found a delicious-looking pasta puttanesca recipe on YouTube, but it’s for two people and you’ve got a table of six to feed. You could stop and manually figure out how to triple the recipe, or simply fire up Gemini Live by holding down the power button and selecting “Talk Live about video.” Then ask it to update the ingredient list and instructions for a larger meal. 

Watching a tutorial and need more details? Just ask Gemini. It can pull out key moments, explain steps, and even highlight safety tips. No need to keep pausing and rewinding.

How to use Gemini Live.
To access Gemini Live on
Pixel 11
and other Pixel devices, press and hold the power button, then click the Live button – the button with 3 lines next to the mic icon. Once you’re in
Gemini Live
, you can choose from the camera and screen sharing options at the bottom. When you want to share your screen, hold down the power button and tap the “Share screen with Live” tab. If you’re already in the Gemini Live app, tap on the screen share icon. To share your camera in Gemini Live conversations, go to the Gemini Live app, then tap the camera icon.
The world doesn’t come with a personal guide. But now your phone does.
Gemini Live
gives you answers, options, and hands-free help whenever you need it. No more guesswork. No more rewinding. Just ask.

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