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 will 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 that 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 .
- Tap Settings Google Assistant Manage all Assistant settings.
- Tap Languages Choose languages for speaking to your Assistant Select the current language set.
- Choose from the list of available languages.
Add a second language to Google Assistant
If you add a second language to Google Assistant, it can recognise either of the languages that you've chosen. Before you change Google Assistant's language, make sure that 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 Google Assistant Manage all Assistant settings.
- Tap Languages Choose languages for speaking to your Assistant Add a language.
- 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 will answer in the language that you use after "Hey Google".
Google Assistant can't recognise 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 that 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 might 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 |