Learn the basics
 » Tap   Assistant from the home screen or from your list of apps.
 » Touch and hold  , then speak or type a command. 
Note: You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google 
Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up from the home screen and tap 
 Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & 
Voice > Voice > Voice Match. 
Tip: Start your day with a Google Assistant Routine. Hear a morning 
report, including weather and calendar events. Turn this on in the Clock 
app. For more tips, visit https://support.google.com/assistant. 
Gestures
Explore special gestures designed to save you time and make your day 
easier.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Gestures
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
 » Sidebar: Launch apps in freeform or full-screen windows to enhance 
multitasking, see Gestures.
 » System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the 
bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation.
 » One-handed mode: Swipe down from the bottom edge of the screen 
to use one-handed shortcuts. Available with gesture navigation only. 
See System navigation to change navigation options.
 » Put display to sleep: Double tap the home screen or the lock screen to 
put the touchscreen to sleep. 
 » Wake display: Tap the screen or move your phone to wake it up. 
 » Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers 
to take a screenshot.
 » Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth. 
 » Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch the 
main camera.
 » Press and hold power button: If the Hold for Assistant switch is on, 
press and hold the Power button to launch the Google Assistant. If the 
switch is o, press and hold the Power button to display the power and 
emergency menu. 
 » Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume 
buttons to change music tracks when the screen is o. 
 » Quick capture: Twist your wrist twice to open the camera.
 » Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions.
 » Lift to unlock: Lift your phone and look at the screen to unlock it. You’ll 
need to set up face unlock, see Unlock with your face. 
 » Pick up to silence: Silence the ringer during an incoming call by lifting 
up the phone. 
 » Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and 
calls.
Note: See more details and gestures in Moto.