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.
Before you update Google Assistant's language, make sure your mobile device or tablet meets one of these conditions:
Tip: Some devices may not support all languages in all regions.
Change Google Assistant's language
By default, the language is set based on your region.
- On your mobile device, open the Google Home app
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- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
- Tap Home settings
Google Assistant
- Tap Choose languages for speaking to your Assistant
- 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 recognize either of the languages you've chosen.
- On your mobile device, open the Google Home app
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
- Tap Home settings
- Tap Choose languages for speaking to your Assistant
- 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."
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 in these languages on the following devices:
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 |
Available languages shown in the Google Home app may not be the available languages for your display.
| 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 |
| 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 |