How to Use Google Assistant on Android to Get Things Done With Your Voice

Google Assistant lets you control your Android phone, get answers, and set reminders — all by speaking naturally.

In this guide (4 steps):

1.Set up Google Assistant and enable Hey Google
2.Try these practical commands
3.Use Google Assistant for quick calculations and lookups
4.Control your phone's settings with your voice

Set up Google Assistant and enable Hey Google

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On most Android phones, Google Assistant is already set up. To enable "Hey Google" (the voice activation phrase), open the Google app (the colorful G icon), tap your profile picture in the top right, tap SettingsGoogle AssistantHey Google & Voice Match → turn on "Hey Google." Follow the prompts to teach Google your voice.

Quick Tip

Some older Android phones use "OK Google" instead of "Hey Google" — both phrases work on most devices.

Try these practical commands

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Say "Hey Google" followed by your request. Useful examples: "Hey Google, call home" — "Hey Google, what's today's weather?" — "Hey Google, set an alarm for 7 AM" — "Hey Google, remind me to take my medication at noon" — "Hey Google, open Gmail" — "Hey Google, navigate to 123 Main Street" — "Hey Google, how many steps have I taken today?" — "Hey Google, text Sarah I'm running late."

Use Google Assistant for quick calculations and lookups

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Google Assistant is great for instant answers while your hands are busy. "Hey Google, what's 15% of $47?" — "Hey Google, convert 350 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius" — "Hey Google, what's the phone number for CVS on Oak Street?" — "Hey Google, when does Walmart close?" — "Hey Google, what are the side effects of metformin?" — "Hey Google, translate 'where is the bathroom' into Spanish."

Control your phone's settings with your voice

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You can control many phone settings through voice commands: "Hey Google, turn on Bluetooth" — "Hey Google, turn up the volume" — "Hey Google, take a screenshot" — "Hey Google, flashlight on" — "Hey Google, turn on airplane mode." This is especially helpful in situations where tapping through menus is inconvenient.

Quick Tip

If Google Assistant doesn't understand you the first time, try speaking a little more slowly and clearly. Background noise can sometimes interfere — moving to a quieter spot helps.

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Google Assistant is Google's voice assistant built into Android phones. Say 'Hey Google' and then talk to it like you're talking to a person. It can answer questions, set reminders, play music, open apps, make calls, and control smart home devices — all hands-free.

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