Search the web

You can search for anything visible on your screen—whether it’s a photo, text, or more.

1. Choose one:

   • For gesture navigation: Press & hold the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. (If you don't see the bar, turn it on. It must be showing to use Circle to Search.)
   • For 3-button navigation: Press & hold the home button.

   The search feature will appear transparently over your screen.

2. Circle or tap the item you want to search for, then swipe to view the search results.
3. If needed, use the Google search bar to refine or expand your search.

If this gesture doesn’t work, check that it is turned on: Settings > Gestures > System navigation > Circle to Search.

You don't have to leave your current app to search for the info you need.

To search from any screen:

1. Say “OK, Google” or “Hey, Google”. (Be sure you've set up the launch phrase.)

   Or swipe diagonally from either lower corner of the screen.

2. Tell the assistant what you're looking for. For example, search for a local restaurant by saying “Find [restaurant name].”
3. Below the search result, tap options for related actions: make a call, get directions, read reviews, and more.

For more help with Gemini, read Google's support information.

Type search terms

1. Tap the blank space on the search bar.

2. Start typing a search term.

   As you type, suggested terms appear.

3. Tap a suggestion to search for it.

Use voice search

Tap to call Gemini. Learn more.

Use camera to search for info

Tap , then follow onscreen instructions.

Search for apps, settings, or information on your phone. Or ask about anything else.

1. Open the Moto AI prompt bar from the launchpad or app tray.

   

2. Type or speak your search.

   Search results are grouped by category, such as Settings or Web Search. If several results are found, tap Show more to view more results.

   Ways to use search:

   • Search for an app on your device or in Play store, then tap the app name to launch or install it
   • Search for a setting, such as “Brightness,” then tap the result under Settings to open the setting
   • Search for a contact, then tap their name under Contacts to contact them

3. If you ask a question, Moto AI generates an answer in your preferred language.

   Other ways to ask questions:

   • When your question is visual, attach a photo, then ask Moto AI about the photo
   • Attach a document, then ask Moto AI to summarize it

   • Start your search with “ask Perplexity” to send your query to Perplexity instead of Moto AI.

     If you're viewing a web page or app, open Moto AI and tap Explore with Perplexity to learn more about the screen content.

   • Start your search with “ask Copilot” to send your query to Microsoft Copilot instead of Moto AI. You can also share what you see by tapping Ask Copilot Vision (where available).

You can use Google Lens with your camera to:

• Search for information about objects and surroundings: Learn about products, landmarks and buildings, plants and animals, books and visual art
• Scan barcodes and QR codes: Search for related information, open a website to purchase a product
• Digitize real-world text: Copy text to paste in another app, translate text, save business card information to Contacts, create calendar events from dates on posters or billboards

To use Google Lens:

1. On the home screen, tap on the search widget.

   Or, open the Camera app and tap on the viewfinder.

2. Frame the item you want to learn about and tap .

3. Tap the item you want to learn about.

   For text, tap it to select it, and use to select more.

4. In the list of results:

   • Review results, then tap a selection to view it or take the suggested action.
   • To crop the area of your search for more accurate results, adjust the frame corners.

You can also use Google Lens on captured photos and screenshots. In the Photos app, open the photo or screenshot, then tap > Google Lens.

To learn more, read Google's help.

To use a search engine other than Google:

1. Search for “search engine” in Play store and install one of the apps.
2. Open that app to search.

3. Optionally:

   • Delete the Google search widget from your home screen. If you can’t delete it, use a different launcher for your home screen that doesn’t include the widget.
   • Install a browser to replace Chrome and make it your default browser.
   • Turn off Google’s collection of your information.