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Dive into even more. Up your selfie game from your wrist. Respond to texts right from your Chromebook. See what we announced at CES 2024. Stay safe on the go. Unlock your car with your phone. Explore a world
of devices. Phones Headphones Tablets Chromebook Android Auto Wearables Smart Home TV Tracking Tags Phones Headphones Tablets Chromebook Android Auto Wearables Smart Home TV Tracking Tags Go from fast pairing to long stretches. Fast Pair Instant audio connections. Spotify media control screen Control your tunes with your watch. Audio switching Focus on breathing, not distractions. Instant audio connections. Pixel 7 Pro JBL Live Free 2 Take selfies from your wrist. Galaxy Watch5 Pro Galaxy Z Flip 4 Focus on breathing, not distractions. Lenovo P12 Pro Tablet Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Sony Linkbuds Turn up your dinner party. Turn up your dinner party. Device music transfer Move your music with your voice. Camera app for Wear OS Take selfies from your wrist. Output switcher Set the levels from your phone. Move your music with your voice. Nest Hub Max Nest Audio Take selfies from your wrist. Galaxy Watch5 Pro Pixel 7 Pro Set the levels from your phone. Nest Audio Pixel 7 Pro Drive with hands-free help. Drive with hands-free help. Android Auto Split screen for a clearer view. Cars with Google built-in Light your way home. Digital car key Keys you can trust, right on your phone. Light your way home. Philips Hue Smart Bulbs Galaxy S22 Go from fast pairing to long stretches. Google Cast.Cast here, there and anywhere. Vibe out on the big screen. TikTok, now playing on your TV. Never miss a beat. Road trip ready. Stress levels? Low. Need more help? Need more help? Tech that keeps up with your pace. Get the party started. Audio that moves
with you. Get connected. Get going. Keep the sound all to yourself. Need more help? Need more help?

With Android, you can choose from
a whole world of devices
that work better together.1

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With Android, you can choose from a whole world of devices that work better together.1

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Google Cast

Cast movies, music, shows and more from your phone to your TV with Google Cast. With 3,000+ Google Cast-enabled apps – including Netflix, Spotify, TikTok – you can get an uninterrupted entertainment experience.3

Google Cast

Cast movies, music, shows and more from your phone to your TV with Google Cast. With 3,000+ Google Cast-enabled apps – including Netflix, Spotify, TikTok – you can get an uninterrupted entertainment experience.3

Fast Pair

Pair your headphones, speakers, and even your compatible car to your Android devices with a single tap using Fast Pair.4

*Sequences shortened and simulated for illustrative purposes.

Fast Pair

Pair your headphones, speakers, and even your compatible car to your Android devices with a single tap using Fast Pair.4

*Sequences shortened and simulated for illustrative purposes.

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Wear OS

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Up your selfie game from your wrist.

Phone Hub

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Respond to texts right from your Chromebook.

News

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See what we announced at CES 2024.

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Unknown tracker alerts

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Stay safe on the go.

Digital car key

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Unlock your car with your phone.

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Go from fast pairing to long stretches.

Push past your personal best without sweating your set-up. Move your music with your voice and seamlessly swap devices during your workout.

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    Fast Pair

    Instant audio connections.

    Connect your earbuds to your phone with Fast Pair before you head out on your morning run.

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    Playing Spotify workout playlist.

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    Hey Google, play my workout playlist on Spotify.

    Spotify media control screen

    Control your tunes with your watch.

    Mix up the playlist without taking out your phone. Turn your watch into a remote with the Spotify app's controls on your wrist. Just tap to play, pause, skip tracks or adjust the volume. You can also ask Google.

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    Audio switching

    Focus on breathing, not distractions.

    Follow along to guided yoga on your tablet. When a phone call comes in, your earbuds intelligently switch to take the call. All seamlessly with Audio Switching.

  • Instant audio connections.

  • Take selfies from your wrist.

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      Galaxy Watch5 Pro

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      Galaxy Z Flip 4

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  • Focus on breathing, not distractions.

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      Lenovo P12 Pro Tablet

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      Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

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      Sony Linkbuds

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Turn up your dinner party.

Entertaining guests? Control the playlist, mix up the mood and get in on the selfies, all without missing the party.

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Turn up your dinner party.

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    Alright, I'll play it on the living room speaker.

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    Hey Google, move my music here.

    Device music transfer

    Move your music with your voice.

    Keep the party moving from the dining room to the living room, all with your voice. Just say “Hey Google, move my music to the living room.” Sweet tunes, smooth transfers with Device Music Transfer.

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    Camera app for Wear OS

    Take selfies from your wrist.

    Up your selfie game and never miss another group shot with the Camera app for Wear OS. Zoom in, set a timer and control the shutter on your Pixel phone, all from your wrist.

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    Output switcher

    Set the levels from your phone.

    Cast music to multiple speakers at once, controlling volume for each individually. Set the mood by adjusting the optimal sound volume for each room from your phone.

  • Move your music with your voice.

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      Nest Hub Max

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      Nest Audio

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  • Take selfies from your wrist.

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      Galaxy Watch5 Pro

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      Galaxy Watch5 Pro

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      Pixel 7 Pro

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  • Set the levels from your phone.

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      Nest Audio

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      Pixel 7 Pro

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Drive with hands-free help.

Bring your phone apps onto the car display, and get hands-free help, while staying focused on the road with Android Auto. Control the AC, or even house lights, with just your voice on cars with Google built-in.

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Drive with hands-free help.

Bring your phone apps onto the car display, and get hands-free help, while staying focused on the road with Android Auto. Control the AC, or even house lights, with just your voice on cars with Google built-in.

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    Android Auto

    Split screen for a clearer view.

    Navigate, chat, take calls, listen to media and more while driving. Connect your phone to your car with Android Auto.

    Drive with Android Auto

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    Ok, turning on the lights.

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    Hey Google, turn on the lights at home.

    Cars with Google built-in

    Light your way home.

    Want the lights on when you get home? Use Google Assistant to control select smart bulbs with your voice from cars with Google built-in.

    Drive with Google built-in

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    Digital car key

    Keys you can trust, right on your phone.

    Friend borrowing your car? Digital car key means seamless, simple and secure sharing without needing to keep a spare key lying around.1

    Drive with digital car key

Go from fast pairing to long stretches.

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Google Cast.
Cast here, there and anywhere.

Stream movies, music, podcasts, radio and more right from your phone to your TV, speakers and even your car.*

*Works with compatible devices. ​Devices sold separately. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.

Google Cast.
Cast here, there and anywhere.

Stream movies, music, podcasts, radio and more right from your phone to your TV, speakers and even your car.*

*Works with compatible devices. ​Devices sold separately. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.

Cast from a phone to TV

Vibe out on the big screen.

Upgrade your movie night and cast your favorite flick straight to your TV, from your Android or iOS phone. With over 3,000+ Google Cast-enabled apps like Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, you have tons of chill-time options.

Have an older TV? Get Chromecast with Google TV.

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Cast from a phone to TV

Vibe out on the big screen.

Upgrade your movie night and cast your favorite flick straight to your TV, from your Android or iOS phone. With over 3,000+ Google Cast-enabled apps like Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, you have tons of chill-time options.

Have an older TV? Get Chromecast with Google TV.

Learn how

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TikTok to TV

TikTok, now playing on your TV.

TikTok is even better when you can share the fun with friends. Use Google Cast to catch that epic travel story or mountain climbing video together on the big screen.*

*Requires two compatible devices on the same WiFi network and most recent app update.

Learn how

TikTok to TV

TikTok, now playing on your TV.

TikTok is even better when you can share the fun with friends. Use Google Cast to catch that epic travel story or mountain climbing video together on the big screen.*

*Requires two compatible devices on the same WiFi network and most recent app update.

Learn how

Control media from lock screen

Never miss a beat.

Go from your phone speakers to your headphones, smart speakers, and more – zero delays, zero sweat.1 Your tunes never miss a beat on Spotify or YouTube Music.2

1Available on Android 14+ devices. Cast devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and are sold separately.
2Subscriptions may be required for access to certain listening experiences.

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Control media from lock screen

Never miss a beat.

Go from your phone speakers to your headphones, smart speakers, and more – zero delays, zero sweat.1 Your tunes never miss a beat on Spotify or YouTube Music.2

1Available on Android 14+ devices. Cast devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and are sold separately.
2Subscriptions may be required for access to certain listening experiences.

Learn how

NewGoogle Cast in cars

Road trip ready. Stress levels? Low.

Transform your car into an entertainment hub. Stream your playlists, keep the kids entertained with movies, or catch up on live sports while parked – the choice is yours.*

*Works on compatible apps and vehicles. Connected vehicle required. Devices sold separately.

NewGoogle Cast in cars

Road trip ready. Stress levels? Low.

Transform your car into an entertainment hub. Stream your playlists, keep the kids entertained with movies, or catch up on live sports while parked – the choice is yours.*

*Works on compatible apps and vehicles. Connected vehicle required. Devices sold separately.

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Fast Pair.
Ready. Set. Pair.

When everything is paired, it just works better together.

When everything is paired, it just works better together.

Headphones to phone

Tech that keeps up with your pace.

Hitting the gym? Jumping on a call with a friend? Connect your Bluetooth headphones or speakers with your phone faster than ever. Choose from over 400 headphones with Fast Pair*.

Plus, with Fast Pair you can:
• Find your buds with Find My Device
• Get notifications on battery level
• Seamlessly switch between calls, movies and more, across devices

*Your phone or tablet is using Android 6.0 or higher. Your phone or tablet has Bluetooth. Location turned on for Android 11 or below.

Learn how

Headphones to phone

Tech that keeps up with your pace.

Hitting the gym? Jumping on a call with a friend? Connect your Bluetooth headphones or speakers with your phone faster than ever. Choose from over 400 headphones with Fast Pair*.

Plus, with Fast Pair you can:
• Find your buds with Find My Device
• Get notifications on battery level
• Seamlessly switch between calls, movies and more, across devices

*Your phone or tablet is using Android 6.0 or higher. Your phone or tablet has Bluetooth. Location turned on for Android 11 or below.

Learn how

Speaker to phone

Get the party started.

Instantly pair your speakers and get ready to party in no time. Choose from a wide selection of 60+ brands including Sony, JBL, Bose and many more.

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Speaker to phone

Get the party started.

Instantly pair your speakers and get ready to party in no time. Choose from a wide selection of 60+ brands including Sony, JBL, Bose and many more.

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Audio switching

Audio that moves
with you.

Music playing while you cook, then a phone call comes in? Audio switch has you covered. Your headphones seamlessly switch between devices, transitioning smoothly to your call. When you're done, jump right back into your playlist.*

*Audio switch is supported on devices running Android 8 and above with Google Play Services. Your audio switch enabled headphones must be connected through Fast Pair to the same Google Account on each audio source like an Android phone or a tablet.

Set up audio switch

Audio switching

Audio that moves
with you.

Music playing while you cook, then a phone call comes in? Audio switch has you covered. Your headphones seamlessly switch between devices, transitioning smoothly to your call. When you're done, jump right back into your playlist.*

*Audio switch is supported on devices running Android 8 and above with Google Play Services. Your audio switch enabled headphones must be connected through Fast Pair to the same Google Account on each audio source like an Android phone or a tablet.

Set up audio switch

Fast Pair with Android Auto

Get connected. Get going.

With Bluetooth enabled, all you need to do is tap once on your phone screen, and your phone will automatically connect with your car. This allows you to quickly get going with Android Auto where you can navigate, call, chat, listen to media, and more.*

*Requires vehicle with Android Auto. Works with compatible devices. Devices sold separately.

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Fast Pair with Android Auto

Get connected. Get going.

With Bluetooth enabled, all you need to do is tap once on your phone screen, and your phone will automatically connect with your car. This allows you to quickly get going with Android Auto where you can navigate, call, chat, listen to media, and more.*

*Requires vehicle with Android Auto. Works with compatible devices. Devices sold separately.

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Fast Pair for Google TV

Keep the sound all to yourself.

Connect your Google TV to your headphones and enjoy your favorite movies or shows – even if your roomie is napping nearby. You can also connect your Google TV to speakers for everyone to enjoy.*

*Requires Chromecast with Google TV device. Requires compatible devices with Bluetooth Low Energy and Android location services.

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Fast Pair for Google TV

Keep the sound all to yourself.

Connect your Google TV to your headphones and enjoy your favorite movies or shows – even if your roomie is napping nearby. You can also connect your Google TV to speakers for everyone to enjoy.*

*Requires Chromecast with Google TV device. Requires compatible devices with Bluetooth Low Energy and Android location services.

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*Compatible with Android 6.0 or higher.

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Wear OS

Up your selfie game from your wrist.

Ready to level up your selfie game? Now you can take photos without holding your phone. Step back, get set and capture the perfect shot with just one tap on your wrist.

Smartwatch sold separately. App can be downloaded on any Wear OS watch (Wear OS 3+). Works with a Pixel phone only.

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Phone Hub

Respond to texts right from your Chromebook.

Phone in the other room? That’s OK. Use Phone Hub to read and respond to texts and messages, see what you were searching, turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot, check your phone’s battery life and more.

Works with compatible devices. ​Devices sold separately.

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Unknown tracker alerts

Stay safe on the go.

Your Android device can now automatically detect and notify you of unfamiliar tracking devices (like Bluetooth tracker tags) moving with you, so you can take action to locate and disable them.

Detection works with compatible trackers. Location services and Bluetooth may need to be turned on. Requires cell service. Available on Android 6+ in all regions and languages that Android supports.

Learn more

Digital car key

Unlock your car with your phone.

With digital car key, you can unlock, lock and start a compatible car using just your phone. You're also able to securely share your digital car key with family and friends.

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