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Google Song Identification
Google’s song identification help explains how to use the Google app on Android to identify a song playing nearby.
About Google Song Identification
This page is a Google Search Help article about finding what song plays near you on Android. It explains how to use the Google app to identify music playing nearby.
To identify a song, open the Google app on an Android device, tap the Mic in the search bar, then tap Search a song. You can then play a song, or hum, whistle, or sing the melody. The page also notes other ways to reach Song Search, including Circle to Search, Quick Settings, and a Home screen shortcut, and mentions asking the Gemini mobile app for the title. For Pixel 2 and up, it describes Now Playing notifications that show the song on the lock screen.
It suits Android users who want instructions for identifying songs with Google Search features.
Key features
- Identify a song playing nearby with Google app
- Tap Mic then Search a song in search bar
- Hum, whistle, or sing the melody to search
- Open Song Search from Quick Settings or Home screen
- Get automatic Now Playing notifications on Pixel 2 and up
Best for: Android users who want help identifying songs playing nearby with Google.
Good for
- Covers humming, whistling, and singing as input
- Lists multiple ways to access Song Search
- Includes Pixel Now Playing instructions
Watch out for
- Instructions focus on Android devices
- Automatic notifications require Pixel 2 or newer
Google Song Identification at a glance
- Category
- Music & Audio › Music Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Google Song Identification FAQ
How do I identify a song with the Google app on Android?
Open the Google app, tap Mic in the search bar, tap Search a song, then play the song or hum, whistle, or sing the melody.
Can I hum to find a song with Google?
Yes, the page says you can hum, whistle, or sing the melody after opening Song Search.
How do I get automatic song notifications on Pixel?
On Pixel 2 and up, you can turn on Now Playing to get a lock screen notification showing what song is playing.
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