Access Google Assistant with your voice
WEBIf Google Assistant is off, you’ll get the option to turn it on. Learn how to set up Google Assistant on your phone or tablet. Turn off Google Assistant. On most Assistant-enabled devices, say “Hey Google, open Assistant settings.” Alternatively, open the Google Assistant app and say, “Assistant settings.” Under "All settings," tap ...
Set up Google Assistant on your device
WEBOn your device, touch and hold the Home button or say "Hey Google." If the Google Assistant is off, you'll be asked to turn it on. Ask a question or say a command. Tip: On devices that run Android 8.0 and up, you can also talk to the Google Assistant when your device is locked when you say "Hey Google."
Fix issues with “Hey Google” - Google Assistant Help
WEBIf your Google Assistant doesn’t work or respond to “Hey Google” on your Android device, make sure Google Assistant, Hey Google and Voice Match are turned on: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Assistant app and say, “Assistant settings.”
Google Assistant Help
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Fix issues with "Hey Google" on a mobile device
WEBTo find if you fixed the issue, say "Hey Google." To make sure the Google Assistant picks up your voice: If you’re in a loud area, turn off background noise or go somewhere quieter. Say "Hey Google" like you would in normal conversation.
Set up your Google Assistant device
WEBPlug in your Google Assistant device. Get the latest version of the Google Home app and Google app: Go to Google Home app page, then tap Install or Update. If it shows "Installed," you already have the latest version. Go to Google app page, then follow the same steps. Make sure your device has Android 5.0 or up.
Send & read messages with Google Assistant
WEBYour Assistant will let you know when you’ve received a message. To hear a message you received, press the button. To reply, press the button after the message is read. Say your message, for example: "Yes, 12PM works for me" When you’re finished, your Google Assistant will play your message. To send the message, press the button.
Make calls on your Google Assistant device
WEBAs of February 2024, Google Assistant no longer supports a call to a Smart speaker or Smart display device from another Assistant-enabled device. You can ask Google Assistant to make phone calls to your friends, family, and businesses on your speaker, Smart Display, or Pixel Tablet. You can't receive incoming phone calls.
What you can ask Google Assistant
WEBFor example, "Hey Google, play music on the bedroom speaker" or "Ok Google, turn on lights in the kitchen." Target certain devices: Based on the type of device, there are ways to show Google Assistant which device you intend to use for your request.
Set up Google Assistant on headphones
WEBIf Google Assistant doesn’t respond to gestures, follow the steps for when Google Assistant isn't responding to gestures. Step 2: Check if “Say ‘Hey Google'” is turned on for your headphones. On your Android phone, say “Hey Google, open Assistant settings.” Tap Devices your headphones. Make sure “Say ‘Hey Google’” is turned on.