Gemini Notebook: turn your device manuals into an AI assistant

By supplying Gemini Notebook with every instruction manual you own, you can create an assistant capable of answering questions about your electronic devices and household appliances.

Picture an AI that has already worked through the manuals for all your electronic gadgets and domestic appliances, then answers your queries in seconds. If your dishwasher shows an error code, it can tell you which fault that code indicates. Dropped your smartphone in water? The same AI can immediately provide the manufacturer’s instructions.

In 2026, that AI is already available: Gemini Notebook, previously known as NotebookLM. All you need to do is set it up. Google’s research tool may be useful for revising lessons, examining large volumes of data or studying documents, but it can also serve as a genuine support hub for every device you own.

Gemini Notebook is a version of Gemini that answers questions using the sources you provide, including documents and YouTube videos. As XDA explains, loading this Google AI with all your manuals can turn it into an assistant focused on using and maintaining your equipment.

Gemini Notebook: creating a notebook and adding sources

First, go to Gemini Notebook at “notebooklm.google” and sign in. Once you reach the Gemini Notebook interface, select “Create a notebook”. This new notebook will be reserved for your device manuals.

Importing your appliance and device manuals

After creating the notebook, simply import your files - in this case, your manuals. To make this easier, it is best to find digital versions of the manuals. If that is not possible, you can create them with your smartphone.

Asking Gemini Notebook for help

Once Gemini Notebook has been supplied with the manuals, you can ask questions through the text field at the bottom of the page. However, it is still an AI: even when it relies on specific sources, it can make mistakes. You should therefore remain cautious and check the information it provides every time.

The free version of Gemini Notebook allows you to add 50 sources to one “notebook”. Each source is limited to 500,000 words.