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Set up your Pixelbook Go

Note: Pixelbook Go is no longer for sale.

Congrats on your new Pixelbook Go! Let's take a quick tour and get you set up.

Get to know the basics

First, get familiar with your new Pixelbook Go.

 

What you need to get started with Pixelbook

  • A Google account.
  • An internet connection.
  • Access to a wireless network. If the network requires a password, make sure you have it handy.

Switching from a Mac or Windows computer? Learn how to easily backup your files and photos so you can access them on your new Pixelbook.

Note: If your Google Account was set up through a K-12 school or non-profit group, or you have an .edu email address, you won't be able to use "Ok Google" on your device.

Learn how to use Pixelbook with work or school accounts.

If your Pixelbook is a personal device (not issued by your organization), you can also just sign in to your Pixelbook through your personal account, rather than your work or school account. Just note that any Android apps you download will be available only when you’re signed in to your personal account.

For Family Link users: If the parent declines Voice Match enrollment during device setup, the Voice Match enrollment option in Settings will be grayed out. If the parent wants to turn on Voice Match, they need to reset the device and choose it during Voice Match enrollment.

Set up your Pixelbook

Key areas of your Pixelbook

Get to your apps fast from your home screen

Find apps or search the web right from your home screen. To get there, select the Launcher in the bottom left corner of your screen, or press the Launcher key if you’re using a keyboard.

From your home screen, you can see suggestions based on your activity (such as recently used apps and websites), use shortcuts to take actions in some apps (such as "Compose" in Gmail), and even see articles you started reading on your phone when both devices with the Chrome browser are signed in to the same Google Account.

Note: To turn Caps Lock on or off, press Alt + Search.

Pixelbook Launcher

Manage connections, updates, and settings in the status area

To open the status area in laptop mode, press the Menu key.

To open the status area in tablet mode, tap the time at the bottom right.

Get quick access to your Google Assistant

You can launch Google Assistant by saying "Ok Google" or "Hey Google." You can also click or tap the Launcher and then the Assistant icon Launch assistant key to access Google Assistant.

On the Pixelbook keyboard, you can press the Assistant Launch assistant key key.

Other external keyboards:

  • Chrome OS-compatible keyboard: Press Search + a
  • Windows or Mac keyboard: Command/Windows + a

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