Google Lens Gets a Video Upgrade: Search the World, One Clip at a Time

Imagine searching for information about anything you see in a video, just by pointing your phone's camera at it. That's the future of search, and Google Lens is bringing it to life. Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, Google Lens now lets you search using videos, not just images or text, promising to revolutionize how we discover information and interact with the world around us.

How Video Search Works in Google Lens

1. Open Google Lens.

2. Press and hold the shutter button to record a video.

3. Google will analyze the video and display the results in Google Search.

Just like other searches, you'll get the same results, including AI Overviews at the top of the page.

The Future of Video Search

While still in its early stages, Google Lens can already recognize many objects in videos. The accuracy of the results is continuously improving, with Google promising even more accurate results as the technology develops. A user on social media X uploaded a video of their smartwatch, and Google Lens identified it as a OnePlus Watch 2R, even though it was actually a Watch 2.

Real-time Search with Project Astra

Beyond video search in Google Lens, Google is working on Project Astra, a real-time search technology powered by the Gemini AI model. Project Astra allows Google to respond in real-time to objects captured by your phone's camera, bringing search to an entirely new level of immediacy.

Availability and Getting Started

Currently, video search in Google Lens is available for Android users. Google plans to expand the feature to iPhone users in the future. Try out this innovative feature today and experience a whole new way to discover information with Google Lens!

How does Google Lens video search work?

Google Lens now lets you search using videos, not just text or images. To use this feature, open Google Lens, press and hold the shutter button to record a video, and Google will analyze the video and display the results in Google Search.

What kind of information can Google Lens video search identify?

Google Lens video search can identify various objects in videos, including smartwatches, although the accuracy is still being refined.

What is Google's plan for the future of video search?

Google is working on Project Astra, a real-time search technology based on the Gemini AI model, which will allow Google to respond in real-time to objects captured by your phone's camera.

What devices is Google Lens video search currently available on?

Currently, video search in Google Lens is available for Android users, and Google plans to expand the feature to iPhone users in the future.

Explore the World, One Video at a Time

This video search feature represents a significant leap forward in how we interact with information. Google Lens is blurring the lines between the physical and digital worlds, providing instant answers and knowledge right at your fingertips. Get ready to experience search like never before!