Follow these steps to add the Google search bar to your home screen: Tap and hold any empty space on the home screen. Select Widgets from the pop-up menu. Scroll down until you find the Google app.

Two different versions of the Google Search widget are available to choose from. To add widgets to your home screen, first make sure both your device and Google app are updated to the latest versions.

With the Google search app on your home screen, you can immediately search for something on the web without having to open another app, which can save you some valuable time when you're in a rush.

Doing that will incur a pop-up that asks if you want to add the routine to your home screen as a 1×1 widget. Adding it will add the icon to your home screen with a small Google icon.

After getting a new Google Pixel 9 device, customize it so that it feels like yours. Google includes numerous options to let you customize the look and feel of your Pixel 9 home screen.