Routines
The Google Assistant can do multiple things with a single phrase.3 For example, “Hey Google, good morning” can turn on the lights, turn up the heat and tell you about the weather and your commute.
Hey Google, good morning
Good morning, the time is 7:30 AM. Currently in Mountain View, it's 72 and sunny. Have a wonderful day. Here's the latest newsHey Google, I’m leaving
Have a great day!Hey Google, I’m home
Hi, you've found the new "I'm Home" routine. It can tell you home reminders, adjust lights, play music or news and more …
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My Day
Get a curated daily snippet about your day, which includes weather, calendar, commute, reminders, and news.2
Hey Google, tell me about my day
Hey, Alex. The time is 12 PM. It’s 76 degrees and sunny in Mountain View. Traffic to work is light. Have a great day.Hey Google, good morning
Good morning, Sally. The time is 8 AM. At 10 AM, you have "Team Meeting." It is 70 degrees in San Francisco.Hey Google, start my day
Good morning, Cam. On your way to work, traffic is light. It is 30 minutes by car. Here’s the latest news.
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Hey Google, add laundry detergent to my cart
Ok, here's something from Walmart on Google Express. Should I add that to your cart?Hey Google, order sparkling water
Ok, here’s something from Target on Google Express. Should I add that to your cart?Hey Google, add toothpaste to my shopping list
Ok, I've added toothpaste to your shopping list
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Recipes
Find a recipe and get step-by-step instructions to prepare it
Facts & Info
Get answers to your everyday questions
Hey Google, how far away is the moon?
The moon is 238,900 miles from earthHey Google, when is the sunrise?
The sun will rise at 5:47 AMHey Google, what's the melting point of gold?
The melting point of Gold is 1,948 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Recipes
Find a recipe and get step-by-step instructions to prepare it
Sports
Ask for scores, live updates, or next game date, location and time
Hey Google, what's Alabama's record this season?
Alabama is first in the NCAA Southeastern Conference West Division Football with one win and no losses for a winning percentage of 100 percentHey Google, when is the next Giants game?
The next game is on Thursday at 4 PMHey Google, how is my team doing?
No wins or losses have been recorded yet
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Translation
Get translations for words or phrases in supported languages
Hey Google, what's "good morning" in French?
BonjourHey Google, translate "hello" to Spanish
HolaHey Google, how do you say "thank you" in German?
Danke
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Dictionary
Get definitions and spellings for words
Hey Google, what does circumlocution mean?
Circumlocution: the use of many words, especially in an attempt to be vague or evasiveHey Google, how do I spell vigorously?
Vigorously is spelled v-i-g-o-r-o-u-s-l-yHey Google, what is abracadabra?
Abracadabra: a word said by magicians when performing a magic trick
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Nutrition
Get nutrition information for ingredients or food
Hey Google, how many calories in an apple?
There are 95 calories in one medium appleHey Google, how much fiber is in kale?
2.6 g of dietary fiber in one cup, choppedHey Google, how much vitamin C is in an orange?
There are 51.1 mg of vitamin C in one small orange
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Finance
Ask about current individual stock prices or current points of an index, like the NASDAQ
Hey Google, how is the S&P 500 doing?
As of 3:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time today, the S&P 500 is …Hey Google, what did Alphabet close at?
As of 11 AM Eastern Daylight Time today, the price for Alphabet Inc Class A shares is …Hey Google, what is the market cap for Alphabet?
As of 12 PM Eastern Daylight Time today, Alphabet Inc Class A has a market cap of…
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Calculator
Perform complicated calculations
Hey Google, what is 18% of 92?
The answer is 16.56Hey Google, what's 2 to the power of 30?
The answer is 1,073,741,824Hey Google, what's 5 factorial?
5 factorial is 120
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Unit Conversion
Get unit conversions
Hey Google, how many teaspoons in a cup?
One U.S. customary cup equals 48 U.S. teaspoonsHey Google, convert 4.5 teaspoons to tablespoons.
4.5 U.S. teaspoons equals 1.5 U.S. tablespoonsHey Google, how many miles is a 5K?
Five kilometers equals 3.107 miles
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Learn more
Explore things you can do with your Google Home
Hands-free Calling
Place calls to family, friends and local businesses in the U.S. and Canada.4
Hey Google, call Mom
Calling MomHey Google, call my sister
Sure. Since this is your first call with Google Home, here's a couple of notes.Hey Google, call Sam's Sushi House
Ok, calling Sam's Sushi House
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Voice Match
The Google Assistant provides information that’s personalized just for you. Thanks to Voice Match, everyone can get their own schedule, daily briefings, playlists and more just by asking.2
Hey Google, tell me about my day
Good morning, Kate. The time is 11 AM. It is 65 degrees and clear in San Francisco. Here's the latest news.Hey Google, play my workout playlist
Sure, here's your Spotify playlist called WorkoutHey Google, what's the traffic to work
On your way to work, crashes on US 101 are causing a 20-minute delay
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My Day
Get a curated daily snippet about your day, which includes weather, calendar, commute, reminders and news.2
Hey Google, tell me about my day
Hey, Alex. The time is 12 PM. It’s 76 degrees and sunny in Mountain View. Traffic to work is light. Have a great day.Hey Google, good morning
Good morning, Sally. The time is 8 AM. At 10 AM, you have "Team Meeting." It is 70 degrees in San Francisco.Hey Google, start my day
Good morning, Cam. On your way to work, traffic is light. It is 30 minutes by car. Here’s the latest news.
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Shopping
Order hands-free from stores and add items to your shopping list
Hey Google, add laundry detergent to my cart
Ok, here's something from Walmart on Google Express. Should I add that to your cart?Hey Google, order sparkling water
Ok, here’s something from Target on Google Express. Should I add that to your cart?Hey Google, add toothpaste to my shopping list
Ok, I've added toothpaste to your shopping list
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Reminders
Set and get reminders with your Assistant on Google Home. Your Assistant will remind you about those important to-dos even while you’re on the go. To receive reminders on your iPhone, get the Google Assistant app.
Hey Google, remind me to pick up the cake this Friday at 5 PM
Your reminder "pick up the cake" for Friday at 5 PM is ready. Do you want to save it?Hey Google, at 9 AM on May 3rd, remind me to call Dad for his birthday
Your reminder "call dad for his birthday" for May 3rd 2018 at 9 AM is ready. Do you want to save it?Hey Google, what are my reminders for today?
You have two reminders …
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Hey Google, how much time is left on my pizza timer?
Sure, 15 minutes. Starting now.Hey Google, set a 13-minute timer for pizza
All right, a 13-minute timer called pizza. And here we go.Hey Google, how much time is left on my pizza timer?
There's 30 seconds to go
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Alarms
Set, check, cancel, stop, and snooze multiple and/or recurring alarms
Hey Google, wake me up at 6 AM tomorrow
All right, your alarm's set for tomorrow at 6 AMHey Google, set an alarm for weekdays at 8 AM
There, your alarm's set on weekdays at 8 AMHey Google, snooze
10 more minutes then!
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Weather
Hear your daily briefing: weather, calendar, commute, reminders and news
Hey Google, will I need an umbrella today?
No, rain is not expected today in Mountain View. The forecast is 79 degrees and sunny.Hey Google, what's the weather this weekend?
Friday through Sunday in Mountain View, it'll be sunny with highs around 87.Hey Google, what's the weather in Celsius?
Currently in Mountain View, it's 26 °C and mostly sunny.
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Calendar
Add events to your Google Calendar, ask about events, and get your schedule for the day
Hey Google, when's my first event tomorrow?
The next matching thing on your calendar is tomorrow at 10 AM. Its title is "Lunch with Mom."Hey Google, when's my next event?
The next thing on your calendar is today at 3:30 PM. Its title is "Coffee run."Hey Google, list all events on August 1st.
On Aug 1, 2017, your calendar has seven events. Here are the first three …
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Traffic
Ask for traffic and travel times for driving, walking or biking
Hey Google, how's my commute?
On your way to work, traffic is heavy. It is 45 minutes by car.Hey Google, what's the traffic from Golden Gate Park to Union Square?
On your way to Union Square, there's the usual traffic. It’s 18 minutes by car.Hey Google, how long will it take to walk to work?
On foot, the trip to work is 10 minutes
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Travel information
Find and track flight prices, look for things to do in a destination, and check flight status
Hey Google, is my flight on time?
Your flight from Chicago to New York City is on time and departs in 4 hours 6 mins.Hey Google, how much are flights to NYC in 2 months?
Roundtrip flights from San Francisco to New York City leaving Sep 1 and coming back Sep 30 start at $430Hey Google, what is there to see in Barcelona?
Attractions in Barcelona include Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and others
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Local Guide
Search for local places and ask for additional information
Hey Google, what are some nearby pharmacies?
I found a few places within one mile. The first one is …Hey Google, when does the first one close?
It is open today from 9 AM to 7 PMHey Google, what is their phone number?
You can reach the pharmacy at …
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Shortcuts
Create custom shortcuts for long phrases that you commonly ask Google Home
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Find my phone
Misplaced your phone? Ask your Assistant to ring it.
Hey Google, find my phone
I can help by making your phone ring on full volume right awayHey Google, where’s my phone?
Should I call your phone ending in -5555?Hey Google, ring my phone
Should I call your phone ending in -5555?
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Remembers things
Get a little help remembering things. Ask your Assistant to remember your mom’s favorite cake or even your bike locker number.
Hey Google, remember that my passport is in the top dresser drawer
Okay, I'll remember that you said "My passport is in the top dresser drawer"Hey Google, where is my passport?
Here's what you've told me. September 18, 2017: "Remember that my passport is in the top dresser drawer."Hey Google, remember that my mother-in-law likes German chocolate cake
Okay, I'll remember that you said "My mother in law likes German chocolate cake"
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Send directions to your phone
Ask for directions to a destination, and get them sent right to your phone. To receive directions on an iPhone, be sure to install the Google Assistant app.
Hey Google, how do I get to Ocean Beach?
The best way to get to Ocean Beach by car is via US-101 N, and will take about 41 minutes in light traffic. You can see the full directions on your phone.Hey Google, what’s the fastest route to the aquarium?
The best way to get to your closest aquarium by car is …. You can see the full directions on your phone.Hey Google, how do I get to Sam’s Sushi?
The best way to get to Sam's Sushi by car is via …. You can see the full directions on your phone.
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TV streaming and control
Stream video content to any TV that has Chromecast plugged in, then play, pause, or turn up the volume.3
Hey Google, show my photos of sunsets from Lake Tahoe
Ok, showing photos of sunsets on your TV
Hey Google, play Stranger Things on my TV
Ok, playing Stranger Things from netflix on your TVHey Google, play The Jungle Book trailer on my TV
Ok, playing the Jungle Book trailer on your TV
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Speaker streaming
and control
and control
Stream audio content to any TV that has Chromecast plugged in. Then play, pause, or turn up the volume.3
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Multi-room audio
Group any combination of Google Home, Chromecast Audio, or speakers with Chromecast together for synchronous music throughout the home.3
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to play any music from your phone, or use your favorite Bluetooth speaker as the default when you ask to play music.5
Hey Google, pair Bluetooth
All right, to connect, open Bluetooth settings and look for the device called …Hey Google, disconnect Bluetooth
Okay, Bluetooth is disconnected
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Light control
Turn on/off, dim, and check if lights are on with supported smart light bulbs3
Hey Google, turn on the bedroom lights
Ok, turning two lights onHey Google, dim the kitchen lights
You got it, dimming three lightsHey Google, are the lights on in Michelle's room?
The desk lamp is on
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Thermostat control
Control the temperature with supported smart thermostats3
Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees
Sure, setting the house to 72 degreesHey Google, turn up the thermostat.
Ok, warming up the houseHey Google, what's the temperature inside?
Heating is set to 75 with a current temperature of 72.
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Smart plugs and
switch control
switch control
Turn on/off devices around your home with supported smart switches and plugs3
Hey Google, turn off the coffee maker
Sure, turning the coffee maker offHey Google, turn on the fan
Ok, turning the fan on
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IFTTT
Pick your favorite phrase to control countless online services and third-party smart devices3
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Stream camera feed
Keep an eye on your home by streaming your security camera feed on your Chromecast3
Hey Google, show the backyard camera on my TV
Okay, streaming the backyardHey Google, show the baby cam on my TV
Okay, streaming the baby camHey Google, show the front yard camera on my TV
Okay, streaming the front yard
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Music
Play music from popular music services by artist, song, genre, album, playlist, mood or activity2
Hey Google, play Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify
All right, playing your Spotify playlist called Discover WeeklyHey Google, play some workout music
Okay, check out this workout radio mix on SpotifyHey Google, play music by Sia
Sure, playing Sia on Spotify
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News
Get the latest news from sources you trust2
Hey Google, tell me the news
Here's the latest news …Hey Google, tell me sports news
Here's the latest sports news from ESPN SportsCenter via TuneInHey Google, what's the latest news from NPR?
Here's the latest news from NPR news summary at 10 PM today
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Podcasts
Listen to your podcasts2
Hey Google, play the latest episode of This American Life
Sure, here's the latest episode of This American Life …Hey Google, previous
Here's the episode of This American Life …Hey Google, resume Radiolab
Ok, here's where you stopped in Radio Lab …
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Radio
Listen to your radio stations2
Hey Google, play KQED
Sure, here's KQED on TuneIn …Hey Google, play Z100 Radio
Sure, here's Z100 on iHeartRadio …
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Audiobooks
Listen to best sellers, classics and more from Google Play.1
Hey Google, read The Alchemist
All right, reading The Alchemist on Google Play Books
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Games
Play a game with the Assistant
Hey Google, are you feeling lucky?
Welcome to "Are You Feeling Lucky?" How many contestants do we have?Hey Google, crystal ball
Nice! Prepare a question for my random, unrelated answer.Hey Google, mad Libs
This is Mad Libs! It's time to get creative! First word: Give me a noun.
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Easter eggs
Discover hidden surprises
Hey Google, how old are you?
I was launched in 2016, so I'm still fairly youngHey Google, what am I thinking right now?
You're thinking "if my Google Assistant guesses what I'm thinking, I'm going to freak out"Hey Google, count by 10.
Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety …
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Delight
Have a little fun with these questions
Hey Google, tell me something interesting
Brazil is about four times the size of GreenlandHey Google, make me laugh
What do you get when you put a vest on an alligator? An investigator.Hey Google, entertain me
How about this? You can catch up on the news, I can find you a fun fact, or you can spin the wheel.
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Imagine
Hey Google, tell me a story
Sure, here you go. Here's "Sleeping Beauty" from StoryNory.Hey Google, tell me the story of "The Chef Who Loved Potatoes"
All right, here is The Chef Who Loved Potatoes from Google on Google PlayHey Google, play Strangest Day Ever
Sure, getting Strangest Day Ever
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Learn
Hey Google, let's learn something new
All right, there's Space Trivia, Talk Like a Chef, Everyday Heroes,and more. Which one do you want to try?Hey Google, help me with my homework
Let me see if I can help. I can do all sorts of calculations, give you definitions, or tell you about specific people or events.Hey Google, play Animal Trivia
Sure, getting Animal Trivia
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Play
Hey Google, let's play a game
Freeze Dance, Lucky Trivia, Sound Pet and more. Which one do you want to try?Hey Google, play Mickey Mouse Adventure
Sure, here's Mickey Mouse AdventureHey Google, play Musical Chairs
Get the music ready. It's time for Musical Chairs!
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Podcasts
Listen to your podcasts2
Hey Google, play the latest episode of This American Life
Sure, here's the latest episode of This American Life …Hey Google, previous
Here's the episode of This American Life …Hey Google, resume Radiolab
Ok, here's where you stopped in Radio Lab …
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