Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Voice Data Privacy
If you hover over the 'i' icon, NotebookLM will inform you that your voice and interactions will not be saved within the original document 'Source'.
Beta Phase Troubleshooting Tips
Since this feature is still in the 'Beta' phase, it may occasionally get stuck. If it isn't working, try clicking the 'Play' button a few times or 'Refresh' your web browser.
Save Audio Summaries
You have the option to 'Download' or 'Share' the generated audio overview file to listen to it outside the application.
Prompts
Getting the Main Essence of the Book
Target:
NotebookLM Voice Interaction
Give me like the number one key point that this book tries to convey.
Step by Step
How to Use NotebookLM Voice Interaction for Book Summaries
- Go to the NotebookLM website and log in to your Google account.
- Click on 'New Notebook' to start a new session.
- Click the 'Upload' button and select a PDF file of a self-help book (e.g., How to Win Friends and Influence People) from your device.
- Wait for the AI to finish processing the file under the 'Sources' section.
- Navigate to the 'Notebook Guide' section located in the bottom right corner.
- Look for the 'Audio Overview' section and click the 'Generate' button to create an AI conversation.
- Click the 'Play' button to listen to a two-way conversation about the book's content.
- Use the voice interaction feature (if available in that session) to ask specific questions about the book's core insights.
