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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 news

Hey 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 …

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.

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

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 earth

Hey Google, when is the sunrise?

The sun will rise at 5:47 AM

Hey Google, what's the melting point of gold?

The melting point of Gold is 1,948 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 percent

Hey Google, when is the next Giants game?

The next game is on Thursday at 4 PM

Hey Google, how is my team doing?

No wins or losses have been recorded yet

Translation

Get translations for words or phrases in supported languages

Hey Google, what's "good morning" in French?

Bonjour

Hey Google, translate "hello" to Spanish

Hola

Hey Google, how do you say "thank you" in German?

Danke

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 evasive

Hey Google, how do I spell vigorously?

Vigorously is spelled v-i-g-o-r-o-u-s-l-y

Hey Google, what is abracadabra?

Abracadabra: a word said by magicians when performing a magic trick

Nutrition

Get nutrition information for ingredients or food

Hey Google, how many calories in an apple?

There are 95 calories in one medium apple

Hey Google, how much fiber is in kale?

2.6 g of dietary fiber in one cup, chopped

Hey Google, how much vitamin C is in an orange?

There are 51.1 mg of vitamin C in one small orange

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…

Calculator

Perform complicated calculations

Hey Google, what is 18% of 92?

The answer is 16.56

Hey Google, what's 2 to the power of 30?

The answer is 1,073,741,824

Hey Google, what's 5 factorial?

5 factorial is 120

Unit Conversion

Get unit conversions

Hey Google, how many teaspoons in a cup?

One U.S. customary cup equals 48 U.S. teaspoons

Hey Google, convert 4.5 teaspoons to tablespoons.

4.5 U.S. teaspoons equals 1.5 U.S. tablespoons

Hey Google, how many miles is a 5K?

Five kilometers equals 3.107 miles

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 Mom

Hey 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

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 Workout

Hey Google, what's the traffic to work

On your way to work, crashes on US 101 are causing a 20-minute delay

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.

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

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 …

Timers

Set, pause, check, resume and cancel timers

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

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 AM

Hey Google, set an alarm for weekdays at 8 AM

There, your alarm's set on weekdays at 8 AM

Hey Google, snooze

10 more minutes then!

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.

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 …

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

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 $430

Hey Google, what is there to see in Barcelona?

Attractions in Barcelona include Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and others

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 PM

Hey Google, what is their phone number?

You can reach the pharmacy at …

Shortcuts

Create custom shortcuts for long phrases that you commonly ask Google Home

Hey Google, shorten "Play workout music on Google Play Music" to 'Workout time"

Hey Google, shorten "Talk to CNBC about the markets" to "Stock update"

Hey Google, shorten “Play Corgi videos on YouTube” to “Cheer me up”

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 away

Hey 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?

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"

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.

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 TV

Hey Google, play The Jungle Book trailer on my TV

Ok, playing the Jungle Book trailer on your TV

Speaker streaming
and control

Stream audio content to any TV that has Chromecast plugged in. Then play, pause, or turn up the volume.³

Hey Google, pause the music Hey Google, volume 7

Hey Google, volume 7

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, turn up the volume

Hey Google, disconnect Bluetooth

Okay, Bluetooth is disconnected

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 on

Hey Google, dim the kitchen lights

You got it, dimming three lights

Hey Google, are the lights on in Michelle's room?

The desk lamp is on

Thermostat control

Control the temperature with supported smart thermostats³

Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees

Sure, setting the house to 72 degrees

Hey Google, turn up the thermostat.

Ok, warming up the house

Hey Google, what's the temperature inside?

Heating is set to 75 with a current temperature of 72.

Smart plugs and
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 off

Hey Google, turn on the fan

Ok, turning the fan on

IFTTT

Pick your favorite phrase to control countless online services and third-party smart devices³

Hey Google, "Elvis has left the building" controls smart bulbs to turn off home lights

Hey Google, "I'm running late" sends your wife an email telling her you're running late

Hey Google, "Get these kids off my lawn" turns on automated sprinklers

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 backyard

Hey Google, show the baby cam on my TV

Okay, streaming the baby cam

Hey Google, show the front yard camera on my TV

Okay, streaming the front yard

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 Weekly

Hey Google, play some workout music

Okay, check out this workout radio mix on Spotify

Hey Google, play music by Sia

Sure, playing Sia on Spotify

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 TuneIn

Hey Google, what's the latest news from NPR?

Here's the latest news from NPR news summary at 10 PM today

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 …

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 …

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

Hey Google, go back three minutes

Hey Google, skip chapter

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.

Easter eggs

Discover hidden surprises

Hey Google, how old are you?

I was launched in 2016, so I'm still fairly young

Hey 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 …

Delight

Have a little fun with these questions

Hey Google, tell me something interesting

Brazil is about four times the size of Greenland

Hey 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.

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 Play

Hey Google, play Strangest Day Ever

Sure, getting Strangest Day Ever

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

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 Adventure

Hey Google, play Musical Chairs

Get the music ready. It's time for Musical Chairs!

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 …