You can find info and help you get things done with Google Assistants. With Assistant, you can do actions like:
- Ask questions
- Make calls
- Send texts
- Schedule reminders
- Provide directions
Learn more about the new Google Assistant.
Check if your device has what it needs
To use the Google Assistant, you’ll need a device with:
- Android 5.0+ with at least 1.0GB of available memory or Android 6.0+ with at least 1.5GB of available memory
- Google app 6.13 or higher
- Google Play services
- 720p or higher screen resolution
- Device's language set to a language listed above
Settings Learn how to use Google Assistant on your Pixel phone with our step-by-step tutorial.
Start a conversation
- On your device, touch and hold the Home button or say "Hey Google."
- If the Google Assistant is off, you'll be asked to turn it on.
- Ask a question or say a command.
Tip: On devices that run Android 8.0 and up, you can also talk to the Google Assistant when your device is locked when you say "Hey Google." Learn how to control what information displays on your lockscreen.
What you can ask
To get ideas, just ask your Assistant "What can you do?" Learn about what you can ask Assistant.
Other ways to reach your Assistant
.Choose how to communicate with Google Assistant
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
- Under "All settings," tap General
Preferred input.
- Choose your preferred input.
- To say your question or command, tap Voice.
- To type your question or command, tap Keyboard.
Tip: On Pixel 6 and later, this includes Fold, you can talk to Assistant without the need to say “Hey Google” for some tasks. Learn how to turn on Quick phrases.