Google has rolled out Search Live in English in the United States, bringing real-time, camera-aware conversations to the Google app on Android and iOS.
You can tap the new Live icon under the search bar, or open Google Lens and choose Live to start an interactive voice conversation that can also see what your camera sees.
Rajan Patel, VP of Engineering for Search at Google, highlights the launch in a post on X:
Having a Live conversation with Search is officially a thing for everyone in the US! 💬 Now, all English users in the US will see the "Live" button in the Google App or Lens to ask questions, get real-time help, and even point your camera to show what you're seeing and ask…
— Rajan Patel (@rajanpatel) September 24, 2025
How It Works
Search Live has two entry points. In the Google app, you can start a voice conversation and optionally enable video input.
Look for the icon shown below:
Image Credit: GoogleIn Lens, camera sharing is on by default so you can immediately ask questions about what is in front of you and get follow-ups with links to dig deeper on the web.
Google highlights practical scenarios such as hands-free trip planning, quick how-to guidance for hobbies, step-by-step troubleshooting for electronics without typing model numbers, support for school projects, and picking a board game by scanning several boxes at once.
See it in action in this launch video:
Why This Matters
Search Live moves queries from typed text to camera and voice, with answers arriving while people are actively engaged in tasks.
You can capture these searchers by prioritizing content that answers specific, in-the-moment questions. Ensure that your visual information is accurate and easily recognizable.
Local businesses should consider keeping storefront photos, product imagery, and key details current since people can now point, ask, and get links in real time.
Looking Ahead
Search Live is only launching in English in the U.S. for now, but Google says more languages and regions are coming.
This launch continues Google’s push to move everyday search beyond the keyboard. Businesses that prepare their content and visuals for that shift will be better positioned when the rollout expands
