You can set, edit and delete tasks with Google Assistant.
- Tasks might get restricted or blocked if you use Digital Wellbeing tools, like Downtime or Filters.
- You can also create, check and edit Google Tasks.
Tip: For Digital Wellbeing to work correctly, your devices and apps must be up to date.
Set up tasks
To use tasks on a shared Google Assistant device, like a speaker or smart display:
Create a task
Important: The option to set tasks for a certain location is no longer available. You can still set tasks for a certain time and set routines for some locations.
With Google Assistant
You can ask Google Assistant to set a task for you. For example, you can say:
- "Hey Google, set a task".
- "Hey Google, remind me to call Mum at noon tomorrow".
On the web
To set a task in a browser:
- On your computer, go to Google Tasks.
- Click Create .
Check your tasks
In the Google Assistant app
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings".
- Under "All settings", tap Tasks.
In the Google app
- Open the Google app .
- At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial Tasks.
Manage your task settings
Edit a task on your phoneYou can manage your tasks in the Google Assistant settings.
- Say, "Hey Google, open Tasks".
- Tap the task that you want to edit.
- Select your Preferences.
You can change a task's details, like the time. For example, you can say, "Hey Google, change my task to buy milk to 5.00 p.m."
On a phone or tablet
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings".
- Under "All settings", tap Tasks.
- Tick the circle next to the task that you want to mark as completed.
On a computer
- On your computer, go to Google Tasks.
- Tick the circle next to the task that you want to mark as completed.
- “Hey Google, delete my task to empty the dishwasher.”
- “Hey Google, delete all of my tasks”.
Manage your task notifications
Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
In your Settings app
- Open your phone's settings app.
- Tap Notifications App notifications.
- Tap your Google app .
- Turn Tasks on or off.