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Gemini Notebook Now Works Inside Gemini: How to Use It

Your research notebooks now connect to your Gemini chats. Here is how.

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WHAT IT IS

NotebookLM, renamed

Gemini Notebook is Google’s AI research notebook. NotebookLM got this new name in July 2026.

WHAT CHANGED

Gemini uses your notebooks

Since October 2026 it is a connected app. Gemini can read your notebooks, add sources and save chats into them.

HOW TO USE

Type @Gemini Notebook

In any Gemini chat, type @Gemini Notebook, then ask. For example: add this chat to my Research notebook.

TRY THIS

Ask your own notes

Try: Using my Thesis notebook, what evidence do I have on remote work?

DEFAULT SETTING

On for most people

It is on by default in most countries, including the US, UK and India. In the EEA you switch it on yourself.

TURN IT OFF

Takes under a minute

Phone: Settings, Connected Apps. Computer: Customize, then Connectors. Switch Gemini Notebook off.

SAFETY TIP

Check before deleting

Gemini can delete notebooks too, so always read what it plans to do before you approve.