You can change the language of Google Assistant or add an additional language to speak to Assistant in two 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:
- On your mobile device, open the Google Home app
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- Tap Settings
Google Assistant
Manage all Assistant settings.
- Tap Languages
- Choose from the list of available languages.
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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:
- On your mobile device, open the Google Home app
- Tap Settings
- Tap Languages
- Choose from the list of available languages.
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
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 |