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    How to Use Google Assistant

    Control your phone, smart home, and daily tasks with Google's voice assistant.

    In this guide (7 steps):

    1. 1.Access Google Assistant
    2. 2.Everyday commands
    3. 3.Smart home control
    4. 4.Get information
    5. 5.Routines
    6. 6.Translate conversations
    7. 7.Family features
    1

    Access Google Assistant

    ~15s
    On Android: say "Hey Google" or "OK Google," or long-press the home button. On iPhone: download the Google Assistant app. On Nest/Home speakers: say "Hey Google."
    2

    Everyday commands

    ~15s
    "What's the weather?" "Navigate to Walmart." "Call Mom." "Set an alarm for 7 AM." "How do you say hello in Spanish?" "What's 18% tip on $47?" Google Assistant handles conversational follow-ups.
    3

    Smart home control

    ~15s
    "Turn on the bedroom lights." "Set the living room to 70 degrees." "Show me the front door camera on the TV." Connect devices through the Google Home app.
    4

    Get information

    ~15s
    "Who won the game last night?" "When does the pharmacy close?" "How far is it to the airport?" "What movies are playing tonight?" Assistant pulls real-time information from Google.
    5

    Routines

    ~15s
    Google Home app > Automations. Create routines: "Good morning" can read your calendar, commute time, weather, and news. Custom routines can trigger any combination of actions.
    6

    Translate conversations

    ~15s
    "Hey Google, help me speak French." Interpreter mode translates conversations in real time between two languages. Speak in your language, and it translates to the other person's language.
    7

    Family features

    ~15s
    Family Bell: set custom announcements ("Time for homework!"). Broadcast: send voice messages to all speakers ("Dinner is ready!"). Family notes: shared to-do lists on smart displays.

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