How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote

Source: Engadget

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When and where

Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, takes place on May 19‑20. The opening keynote, which will feature the bulk of the major announcements, starts at 1 PM ET on Tuesday.

How to watch live

You can stream the keynote for free on YouTube:

• English stream:
• ASL stream:

The embedded player is provided below for convenience.

What to expect

Google has already revealed much of the Android‑related news tied to the event, including a new line of Googlebook laptops, Gemini Intelligence, and a suite of Android 17 features. Anticipated topics include:

• AI updates – possible announcements around Gemini 4, the latest Veo text‑to‑video model, and further details on the unified OS that merges Android and ChromeOS for Googlebooks.
• Search enhancements – likely new capabilities powered by Gemini.
• Hardware previews – a first look at the Pixel 11, the next Pixel Watch, and potential updates on Android XR (mixed‑reality) initiatives.
• Smart home – the Gemini‑infused Google Home speaker announced last fall, priced at $99 and slated for a spring release, may receive a launch date announcement.

For more background on the Android announcements, see the coverage at Engadget: .

Additional speculation on what to expect from Google I/O 2026 can be found here: .