Set up your car's Assistant

With Assistant built into your car, you can navigate, make calls, control vehicle temperature, and play music without your phone. Learn which cars are compatible.

Important: Some cars don’t have a data plan built in, which turns off access to online Assistant features. In some cars, you can get online Assistant services with a hotspot from your phone. 

 Learn how to use Assistant features without a data plan. 

Step 1: Set up your profile

On your car display home screen, follow the instructions.

Step 2: Sign in to your Google Account

1. Tap the car display home screen.
2. At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial .
3. Tap Sign in to Google Sign in on your car display.
   • Optional: Turn on Allow personal results to allow Assistant to read or show results for you, like personalized destinations. Learn more about personal results.

Step 3: Pair your mobile device

To make calls and send and reply to text messages, connect your mobile device to your car’s Bluetooth.

Important: Some features aren’t available for iOS.

1. Tap the car display home screen.
2. Go to your apps.
3. Tap Settings Bluetooth Pair new device.
4. Follow the instructions on your phone and car display.
5. When asked to “Allow Assistant to temporarily upload contacts from this Bluetooth Device,” tap Yes.