Google Pixel Buds help you translate easily with your Pixel or compatible Android phone. Use Live Translate mode to talk directly or Transcribe Mode to follow along with translations.
To use with Google Translate, make sure you have:
- The Google Pixel Buds connected to your phone.
- A Google Assistant enabled Android device (The device must meet all requirements within the linked article).
- The latest version of the Google app.
- The latest version of the Google Translate app.
- An internet connection.
Google Translate works with all Gemini-optimized headphones and Android phones. Gemini on Pixel Buds requires:
- A Gemini-enabled device with Android version 6.0 or higher.
- A Google Account.
- An internet connection.
Data rates may apply. For minimum requirements, go to Get help from Google Assistant on Google Pixel Buds.
Use Live Translate mode
How To Translate with Google Pixel Buds Pro | Google Pixel Buds Pro
With the Google Translate app on your phone, your Google Pixel Buds can translate conversations between the following languages:
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Afrikaans |
English |
Japanese |
Serbian |
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Arabic |
Finnish |
Khmer |
Sinhala |
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Armenian |
French |
Korean |
Slovak |
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Bengali |
German |
Latvian |
Spanish |
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Catalan |
Greek |
Nepali |
Swahili |
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Chinese (Mandarin only) |
Hindi |
Norwegian |
Swedish |
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Croatian |
Hungarian |
Polish |
Tamil |
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Czech |
Icelandic |
Portuguese |
Thai |
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Danish |
Indonesian |
Romanian |
Turkish |
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Dutch |
Italian |
Russian |
Vietnamese |
To talk to someone with Live Translate mode:
- Say “Hey Google” to activate your voice assistant. Then say “Open the translate app.”
- Without voice assistant: Open Translate
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- Without voice assistant: Open Translate
- Tap Live translate
Conversation
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- Your default language is shown on the upper right, and the language to translate to is on the upper left. Tap the language to select a different language.
- Tap Start
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Conversation This launches Google Translate in Live Translate mode in the languages that you select. The app listens for both languages and displays the translations on your phone.
To have a specific message read back to you, tap the speaker icon in the top right corner of the translated message.
Listen to another language with Transcribe mode
In Transcribe Mode, your Pixel Buds continuously translate spoken language into your ear, and a transcript appears on your phone. You can translate from English to French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
Use the transcribe feature in a quiet environment with one person speaking at a time for the best accuracy.
Step 1: Ask Google Assistant to help transcribe with Google Pixel Buds
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While you're wearing Pixel Buds, press and hold either earbud or say, "Hey Google."
- Request assistance, such as "Ayúdame a entender inglés."
This launches Google Translate in transcribe mode listening to the language you request (English) and translating to your default language (French, German, Italian or Spanish).
Assistant queries for transcribe mode
French: Hey Google, aide-moi à comprendre l'anglais.
German: Hey Google, hilf mir, Englisch zu verstehen.
Italian: Hey Google, aiutami a capire l'inglese.
Spanish: Hey Google, ayúdame a entender inglés.
Step 2: Begin listening
Listen through your Pixel Buds along with the transcript on your phone. The text is read aloud after each sentence is translated.
Step 1: Select your languages
- Open Translate
- Tap microphone
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- At the bottom left corner, select the language you want to listen to (supported language: English).
- At the bottom right corner, select the language with the spoken words to be translated into (supported languages: French, German, Italian or Spanish).
Step 2: Begin listening
Listen through your Pixel Buds along with the transcript on your phone. The text is read aloud after each sentence is translated.
Tips for Best Results
Troubleshoot if you encounter issues:
- Move closer to the audio source.
- Ask the speaker to talk louder, slower, or more clearly.
- Switch the microphone on and off.
- Check that your input or output languages are correct.
- Verify your Wi-Fi connection.
Requires a Google Assistant-enabled Android 6.0+ device, Google Account, and an internet connection. Data rates may apply. Translation isn't instantaneous. For available languages go to g.co/pixelbuds/help