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Google Assistant is now available on more than just Google’s Chromebooks
June 05, 2025
Update, August 18, 2025 (2:53AM ET):Google Assistant is available on thePixelbookandPixel Slate, but the search giant has confirmed that it’s now coming toChromebooksby third-party brands.
Google confirmed the news on itsblog, noting that the service is available on devices running the latest version of Chrome OS. Users simply need to navigate toSettings > Search and Assistant > Google Assistantto enable the service. Once you’ve done so, you may press thesearch key + ato summon the Assistant.
Read:Google pledges to reduce amount of audio recordings for Assistant
Google notes that you can ask Assistant on your Chromebook to create new documents, play music, view calendar entries, and set reminders.
The search company didn’t detail any regional restrictions regarding Google Assistant on Chromebooks, so hopefully this means you can access it if your market already has the service.
Original article, July 17, 2025 (1:47AM ET):Google Assistant for Chromehas been in the works for a while now, and it means thatChromebooksshould get the Assistant too when the browser update eventually lands.
Now,9to5Googlehas dug into the Chrome 77 code and uncovered which countries will offer Google Assistant support on Chromebooks when the feature rolls out. The list can be seen below:
A Google commit also apparently reveals that India (albeit in English), Belgium (French), and Colombia (Spanish) are next in line to receive the digital assistant.
This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen the Assistant on Chromebooks, as thePixelbookandPixel Slatehad the feature too. It’s believed that this earlier approach relied on Android app support, but this new solution should theoretically bring the feature to devices that might not have Android app integration.
9to5Googlereckons that Chrome 77 with Google Assistant will arrive next week, but hopefully the search giant is quick to bring it to more countries after the initial launch.
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