Create or edit notes on your speaker or smart display

Use your voice assistant to quickly create and manage notes directly on your speaker or smart display.

If you use Gemini for Home voice assistant

Step 1: Turn on personalization

When this setting is on, your voice assistant can read info like your shopping list and help you with payments.

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings  Gemini for Home voice assistant Personal results.
4. Edit settings.

Step 2: Create or edit your note

Create a note

1. Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google."
2. Say a command like, “Create a family note called “Vacation ideas” and add “Go to the beach.”

Edit your note

You can edit your notes directly in Google Keep.

Fix issues with notes

If you can’t add to your notes and lists, check that you have Google Keep enabled.

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings  Gemini for Home voice assistant Notes & lists.
4. Tap the radio button next to Google Keep.

If you use Google Assistant

Step 1: Turn on personalization

When this setting is on, Google Assistant can read info like your shopping list and help you with payments.

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings  Google Assistant Personal results.
4. Edit settings.

Step 2: Create or edit your note

Create a note

1. Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google."
2. Say a command, like "Take a note."

Edit your note

You can edit your notes directly in Google Keep.

Fix issues with notes

If you can’t add to your notes and lists, check that you have Google Keep enabled.

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings  Google Assistant Notes & lists.
4. Tap the radio button next to Google Keep.