Change the language of Google Assistant

You can change the language of Google Assistant or add an additional language to speak to Assistant in 2 languages. Changes to Assistant's language affect all Google Nest and Home devices linked to your account, but may take 24 hours to apply.

Note: Some devices may not support all languages in all regions.

Change Google Assistant's language

Before you change Google Assistant's language, make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your speaker or display.

To change your language:

1. On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your account  Assistant settings  Languages.
3. Tap your current language  choose a new language.

Add a second language to Google Assistant

If you add a second language to Google Assistant, it can recognize either of the languages you've chosen. Before you change Google Assistant's language, make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your speaker or display.

To add a second language to Assistant:

1. On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your account  Assistant settings  Languages  Add a language.
3. Choose another language.

Talk to Google Assistant in either language

It's easy to talk to Assistant when you've chosen more than one language. When you say "Hey Google" followed by a voice command, Assistant answers in the language you use after "Hey Google."

Google Assistant can't recognize more than one language in the same phrase. For example, "Hey Google, set a timer for drei Minuten."

Note: You can also change the voice of Google Assistant. This feature is only available in the US.

Languages you can use

Google Assistant is available on each device in the following languages:

Speakers

Google Nest speakers include Google Home, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini (1st Gen), Google Home Max, and Google Nest Audio.

Country or Region	Supported Languages
Argentina	Spanish
Australia	English
Austria	French, German
Belgium	Dutch, English, French, German
Brazil	Portuguese
Canada	English, French
Chile	Spanish
Columbia	Spanish
Denmark	Danish
France	French
Germany	German
Hong Kong	English
India	English, Hindi
Indonesia	Indonesian
Ireland	English
Israel	English
Italy	Italian, Spanish
Japan	Japanese
Malaysia	English
Mexico	Spanish
Netherlands	Dutch
New Zealand	English
Norway	Norwegian
Peru	Spanish
Philippines	English
South Korea	Korean
Singapore	English
South Africa	English
Spain	Italian, Spanish
Sweden	Swedish
Switzerland	French, German, Italian
Taiwan	Mandarin (TW)
Thailand	Thai
United Kingdom	English
United States	English, Spanish

Displays

Note: Available language(s) shown in the Google Home app may not be the available language(s) for your display.

 Google Nest Hub

Country or Region	Supported Languages
Australia	English
Austria	German
Belgium	Dutch, French
Canada	English, French
Denmark	Danish
France	French
Germany	German
India	English
Ireland	English
Italy	Italian
Japan	Japanese
Mexico	Spanish
Netherlands	Dutch
Norway	Norwegian
South Korea	Korean
Spain	Spanish
Sweden	Swedish
Switzerland	French, German, Italian
United Kingdom	English
United States	English

 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Country or Region	Supported Languages
Australia	English
Austria	German
Belgium	Dutch, French, German
Canada	English, French
Denmark	Danish
France	French
Germany	German
India	English
Ireland	English
Italy	Italian
Japan	Japanese
Netherlands	Dutch
New Zealand	English
Norway	Norwegian
South Korea	Korean
Spain	Spanish
Sweden	Swedish
Switzerland	French, German, Italian
Taiwan	Mandarin (TW)
United Kingdom	English
United States	English, Spanish

 Google Nest Hub Max

Country or Region	Supported Languages
Australia	English
Canada	English, French
France	French
Japan	Japanese
United Kingdom	English
United States	English, Spanish