Note: Conversational actions are no longer available. Learn more here.
Get things done and have some fun on your Google Nest speakers or displays with Actions on Google for Google Assistant, including social, lifestyle, education and reference, health and fitness, news, and more.
Note: The services referred to in this article don't include music, home control, news, and video services that work with speakers and displays.
Step 1. Browse available Actions
Discover available services within the Google Home app or the directory of Actions.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap your account.
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Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Google device. If correct, tap
to close the account window. To switch accounts, tap the dropdown icon
, then tap another account or Add another account.
- Tap Assistant settings
scroll down and under "All settings" tap Explore
.
- Scroll through the available actions for Google Assistant. When you've found the one you like, tap the card.
- Learn about the service and a sample list of things to ask.
Step 2. Interact with Actions using your voice
Use these commands to start a session with Actions on Google. To learn more about an Action, including additional unique commands, tap your account Assistant settings
Explore
search for the Action by name and tap on the Action’s card.
Command |
Voice command |
Start using an Action. |
“Ask <Action name>.” “Talk to <Action name>.” |
Stop using an Action. |
"Cancel" |
Frequently asked questions about Actions
How do I know I’m talking to an action on Google?- There will be a short tone that lets you know Google Assistant has successfully started the Action.
- There may be a short introduction that welcomes you to the Action.
- The Action host will have a different voice than Google Assistant.
- When you say "Hey Google, cancel" to cancel a session, there will be a short tone that lets you know the session has ended.