Here's how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11.
Google’s Pixel 11 series introduces a sign-to-text translation feature for American Sign Language, developed with the Deaf community, enabling real-time conversion of ASL into written English on Live Transcribe and Gboard.
Google announced that the Pixel 11 series will include a sign-to-text translation feature for American Sign Language (ASL), created in collaboration with Deaf community members. The feature uses a multilingual sign language-to-text model to analyze hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movements, converting ASL into written English in real time. It supports both one-handed and two-handed signing styles, allowing users to communicate naturally in their preferred language.
To activate the feature, users must add sign-to-text to the Gboard toolbar on their Pixel 11 device. Signers can then face the front camera and sign in ASL, with translations appearing on the device’s outer display. The feature integrates with Live Transcribe, enabling broader accessibility across the device’s communication tools.
The Pixel 11 series is now available for purchase, with availability varying by region. Google advises users to visit the Google Store for details on regional availability and ongoing product updates. The company did not disclose pricing in the announcement.
This feature marks Google’s latest effort to improve accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, following prior initiatives like Live Transcribe and ASL-friendly captions. The company emphasized that the tool was developed through direct input from the Deaf community to ensure practical usability.