Get directions and commute information

With your Google Nest or Home speakers or displays, you can always get to work on time when you get information about your commute, traffic conditions and your estimated time of arrival.

Step 1. Manage your commute settings

You must set the following locations in the Google Home app to get relevant commute information:

1. Set work and home location.
2. Set an address for your speakers or displays.

Step 2. Choose your preferred way of getting around

Your Google Assistant will provide traffic and commute info for how you like to travel.

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your account.

3. Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Nest speaker or display. If correct, tap Close  to close the account window. To switch accounts, tap the triangle next to the Google Account, then tap another account or Add another account.

4. Tap Assistant settings  Transportation.
5. Under 'Getting around',
   1. Choose a travel mode to get to work.
   2. Choose a travel mode to get around.

Step 3. Ask for directions and commute information

Below are some ways to talk with Google Assistant on your speaker or display about commute conditions, estimated time of arrival and more:

To do this:	Say 'Hey Google', then:	What your speaker or display will say or do:
Get commute conditions	'How long is my commute?'	Estimated time to drive to work from your home address Traffic conditions for the fastest route
Specify method	‘How long will it take to walk, train, bus or cycle to the library?’	Estimated time to walk, train, bus or cycle to a destination from your home address Traffic conditions if you drive
Specify destination	"How long will it take to get to Asda?"	Estimated time to drive to a destination from your home address Traffic conditions for the fastest route
Specify source and destination	'How long will it take to get from work to London Gatwick Airport?'	Estimated time to destination Traffic conditions for the fastest route

Important: You must be specific with your query to get the correct traffic information.

• 'Hey Google, how long is my commute?' – Your speaker or display will share traffic information from your home address to your work location.

Troubleshooting

1. Make sure that you've set your home and work locations either in the Google Home app or in Google Maps.
   Note: This can’t be done using your voice.
2. Make sure that you've set your home address.