Google Assistant is a smart and helpful feature that can help you with your voice. You can ask it questions, tell it to do things, and get personalized information and suggestions. Here’s how to use Google Assistant on your Android device.
How to Turn On Google Assistant on Android
To use Google Assistant, you need to turn it on first. Here’s how:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Assistant app.
- If Google Assistant is off, you’ll see an option to turn it on at the bottom. Tap Turn on.
- How to Access Google Assistant with Your Voice on Android
- You can access Google Assistant with your voice by saying & “Hey Google”; To do this, you need to set up Voice Match so Google Assistant can recognize your voice. Here’s how:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Assistant app and say, “Assistant settings”
- Under “Popular settings”; tap Hey Google & Voice Match.
- Turn on Hey Google. If you don’t see “Hey Google” turn on Google Assistant.
- Follow the prompts to record your voice.
Tip: If you want to get hands-free help from Google Assistant while your Android phone or tablet is locked, make sure your Assistant on lock screen setting is turned on.
How to Use Google Assistant on Android
Once you have turned on and set up Google Assistant, you can start using it to get things done. Here are some ways to use Google Assistant on Android:
- To type your question or command, open the Google Assistant app and tap the keyboard icon at the bottom-left corner.
- To speak your question or command, say “Hey Google” or touch and hold the home button on your device.
- To see personalized information and suggestions, open the Google Assistant app and tap the snapshot icon at the bottom-left corner.
- To change other Google Assistant settings, such as your preferred input, language, or voice, open the Google Assistant app and say “Assistant settings” Then tap General under “All settings”.
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What You Can Ask Google Assistant on Android
You can ask Google Assistant anything you want, such as:
- What’s the weather today?
- Set a timer for 10 minutes.
- Play some music.
- Show me my photos from last week.
- How do I say hello in Spanish?
- What’s the latest news?
- Remind me to call Mom tomorrow.
- How far is the nearest coffee shop?
- Tell me a joke.
To get more ideas, ask Google Assistant “What can you do?” or check out this list of examples. Google Assistant is a powerful and convenient feature that can make your life easier and more fun. Try it out and see what it can do for you!
