Today, the search site has been officially launched in English in the United States – no laboratory opt-in is required. When you go live with search, you can have interactive voice conversations in AI mode and share your phone's camera feed. This means that searches can see what your camera sees, answer your questions in real time, and connect you with useful web links for a deeper dive.
First, just open the Google App (Android and iOS) and click on the new live icon under the search bar. You can ask questions loudly and enable video input to share the visual context of the camera feed.
Or, if you've already pointed your camera to Google Lens, just select the new live option at the bottom of the screen. Camera sharing is enabled by default, so you can have instant back and forth conversations about anything you see in front of you.
Ready to try it? Here are five ways you can search for quick, real-time help at home or on the go:
1) Explore while traveling
Imagine you are on vacation and ready to be in the hotel before Exploration Day. When you're done using sunscreen, you can search with the search for free conversations about the community you want to visit. Once you are out, you can start and activate the camera on site to ask about anything you see.
2) Try new hobbies
When you need help mastering new skills, such as making the perfect matcha cup, consider searching for your own expert advisor. Point the camera to the device in the matcha center and ask what each tool is for. Or, if you are looking for a low-sugar or dairy-free alternative to matcha latte, what ingredients can be replaced.