Need another way to review? Make a NotebookLM audio overview

Add authorized study material, set the review focus in NotebookLM and generate an audio overview; return to the source for unclear points.

Execution environment and usage

AI / software

NotebookLM / Gemini Notebook

Where to operate

Audio Overview in Google’s notebook web interface; current help pages use the name Gemini Notebook.

Getting started

  1. Open notebook.google.com in a browser, create a notebook and add source documents.
  2. Customize the Audio Overview focus, generate it, then listen and check.

Setup and plan requirements

A Google account with service access and authorized source material; verify successful import first.

Prompt portability limits

Reuse questions elsewhere only after supplying sources again. Citations, audio and mind-map features do not transfer with text.

Usage limitations

As of 2026-10-20, the official standalone web service country list includes Taiwan but does not list Hong Kong or Macau. This does not establish App or API availability. Account and feature restrictions still need checking; local access has not been tested.

Environment sources

適用情境 / When to use

Add authorized study material, set the review focus in NotebookLM and generate an audio overview; return to the source for unclear points. Generated audio can omit details or make mistakes; it does not replace the original.

步驟 / Steps

  1. Import permitted learning material and select the right chapter.
  2. Set the audience and focus in the Audio Overview customization options.
  3. Note unfamiliar terms while listening and verify them against the sources.

提示詞 / Prompt

Create an Audio Overview grounded in the selected sources, focusing on [chapter/topic/concepts]. The audience’s prior knowledge is [level] and their learning goal is [goal]. Explain core concepts at that level. If using analogies, clearly separate them from source facts; do not add concepts to meet a quota. Finish with questions that still require checking the original material.

留意事項 / Cautions

  • Generated audio can omit details or make mistakes; it does not replace the original.
  • Language, length and options depend on your current account interface.

Google：Customizing your Audio Overviews