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Hey Google voice commands let you do all kinds of things, like getting the current weather information to finding flights to a specific destination—allwithout touching your device. Here, we list some of the useful commands that you can use withGoogle Assistanton your phone, tablet, or hub.
Call, Text, or Email People With Hey Google Voice Commands
The next time you want tocall someone, don’t manually open the Phone app and dial the number or select a contact. Instead, use one of the following commands to place the call or send a text message:
Related:PSA: you may Answer and Reject Calls with Google Assistant
Use Your Phone Features With Voice Commands
You can enable and disable various features of your phone, such as the flashlight,using voice commands. This way, you don’t have to manually open the Settings app and look for your option.
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Search the Web With These Voice Commands
To get the definition for a word, check out today’s forecast, or just find out medical information about a particular disease, use one of the following commands with Hey Google:
Music Playback-Related Google Voice Commands
To play music orcontrol the playback of the currently playing music, use the following voice commands:
Related:How to Use Google Maps Music Controls for Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music
Time and Measurement-Related Hey Google Commands
To find out what time it is right now somewhere, or to set up a timer for a specific number of minutes, use these Hey Google voice commands:
Travel-Related Hey Google Voice Commands
If you’retraveling or planning to do so, you can make your tasks a little easier by using these voice commands.
If you have a Pixel phone, you canskip saying the “Hey Google” promptand get right to saying coammands.
Shopping-Related Hey Google Voice Commands
If you’re located in the continental US, you canshop for items on Google Shoppingright from Hey Google. Here are the commands that make it possible.
Voice Commands to Manage Your Chromecast
If youhave a Chromecastlinked to your Google account, the following commands will help you play multimedia content and change the volume on your device.
Manage Smart Home Devices With Your Voice
If you have linked your smart home devices, such assmart lights, to your Google account, you canuse those devices' functionsby simply saying these commands:
Bonus: Google Easter Egg Voice Commands
Hey Google has a few easter egg commandsthat you’re able to use to have fun with this digital assistant. Here’s what you can say:
And those are some of the many commands you can use with Hey Google on your digital devices. Enjoy getting your tasks done by using just your voice!