The Rundown

In this guide, you will learn how to turn on and use our favorite Gemini in Chrome features. If you have Google AI Pro, you will learn how to turn on and use Chrome automations.

Who This Is Useful For

• Shoppers and researchers who already keep too many tabs open and want Gemini to compare them fast
• Operators and assistants who want a quicker way to summarize options without copying links into a separate chat
• Anyone curious about browser agents who wants to start with the safer Gemini in Chrome features before turning on full automation

What You Will Build

You will build a simple Chrome workflow for comparing open tabs inside Gemini, then optionally upgrade it into a browser automation workflow if you have Google AI Pro. The goal is not to let Gemini run wild in your browser. The goal is to make product research faster and keep the risky parts under your control.

What You Need to Get Started

• Chrome desktop app
• A personal Gmail account
• Optional: Google AI Pro ($20/month)

Step 1 Turn On the Gemini in Chrome Settings

In Chrome, click the three dots in the top right, then go to Settings > AI Innovations > Gemini in Chrome.

Turn on these two settings first:

• Show Gemini at the top of the browser
• Share current tab with Gemini

If you have Google AI Pro, also turn on:

• Let Gemini browse for you

That last toggle is what unlocks browser automation. The first two are the ones most people should start with.

Step 2 Open the Tabs You Want Gemini to Compare

Open a few tabs on the same topic. We tested this with three standing desks, each on its own product page.

This works best when the tabs are clearly comparable. Products, pricing pages, hotel options, or software plans are all good examples. The less cleanup Gemini has to do, the better the answer will be.

Step 3 Attach the Tabs

Click Gemini at the top of Chrome to open the side panel. In the message box, type @ and attach each tab you want Gemini to use.

Then prompt it:

Compare these desks and tell me which one has the best features for the best price.

This is the easy version of browser automation. Gemini is not roaming the web on its own. You are giving it the exact tabs to work from.

We had Gemini extract and compare several tabs of recipes. Then, using Chrome automation it found more recipes to recommend to us.

Step 4 Let Gemini Pick the Best Option

Gemini will compare the tabs and give you a recommendation. This works even without Google AI Pro because you are sharing the tabs directly.

If the answer is too vague, ask one follow-up like:

Now rank them from best to worst and explain the tradeoffs.

Step 5 If You Have Google AI Pro, Turn On Chrome Automation

If you have Google AI Pro and the toggle is available, you can go one step further. Ask Gemini to browse for a better option for you.

Use a prompt like this:

Find me 5 cheaper standing desks with these same features. Use browser automation.

Gemini will send you a plan first. Read that plan carefully before you approve it.

Going Further

With Google AI Pro, Gemini can even sign in to your accounts using saved Chrome passwords. That makes it more powerful, but it also makes the review step more important.

The safest way to use this feature is simple. Use tab sharing for low-risk comparison tasks. Then use browser automation for the repetitive parts only, with clear stop instructions anytime money, forms, scheduling, or messages are involved.