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Get help from Google Assistant on Google Pixel Buds

You can choose to use either Google Assistant or Gemini as your digital assistant. For Pixel 9 or newer, the default assistant is Gemini. You can get started with Gemini by downloading its mobile app. As for phones that are older, it’s Google Assistant.

If you choose Google Assistant as your digital assistant, your Google Pixel Buds allow you to get hands-free help from Google Assistant, making them the perfect companion to stay connected wherever you may be. Whether you're on the go and want to control music, get directions, and manage your to-do lists, or you are at home and need a moment to disconnect, your Assistant on Pixel Buds is always ready to help.

What you'll need

To use with Google Assistant you need:

Talk to Google Assistant

To talk to your Assistant, just say "Hey Google," or touch and hold either earbud, wait for the chime, then continue touching the earbud while you ask your question.

For Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2, the default press and hold gesture will toggle between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency. You can customize this gesture in the "Touch controls" settings to activate Assistant.

Integrate media services

You can link other media apps in your Assistant.

For your watch, phone, tablet, or car

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
  2. Tap Music.
  3. Choose a music service.

Speakers, Smart Displays, Smart Clocks & TV devices

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app Google Home.
  2. At the bottom, tap Home Home and then Settings Settings.
  3. Under "Services," tap Music.
  4. Choose a music service.

Customize your news preferences

To choose your news preferences, you can go to Google Assistant settings on your phone or tablet.

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." 
  2. Tap You and then News.
  3. Add or remove news sources.
  4. To decide which news sources you hear first, tap and hold the news source you want and drag it to the top.

Change your news playlist format

Important: This feature is only available in the US.

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
  2. Tap You and then News.
  3. To decide which news format you prefer, tap Change news playlist format.
 

Switch from Google Assistant to Gemini

You can change your default voice assistant from Google Assistant to Gemini while using your Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Google Pixel Buds Pro, or Google Pixel Buds A-Series. Learn more about using Gemini on Google Pixel Buds.

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