1. Get your assistant's attention by doing any of these:
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Press the Google Assistant button.
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For hands-free control, say “Hey Google” or “OK Google”, if you've taught it to recognize your
voice.
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Swipe up from the bottom left or right corner of your phone. Learn more.
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Touch .
2. Ask a question or say a command. For example, you can say “What's the weather today?” or “Set alarm
for 7 AM tomorrow.”
Tip: To see a list of commands, say “Help”.
3.
To silence Google Assistant when it's talking to you, touch .
Google Assistant will stop listening after a few seconds.
Teach Google Assistant to recognize your voice
1. Open the Google app, then touch More > Settings > Voice > Voice Match.
2. Turn on Hey Google and follow the onscreen instructions to record your voice.
Get directions to a location
Navigation and battery life
Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so keep your phone plugged into a high-quality car
charger, especially if you're streaming music and/or using Bluetooth (also power-intensive features).
Use voice commands to get directions
1. Be sure you set up voice commands.
2. Press the Google Assistant button.
3. Say “Navigate to [destination].”
Use Directions widget
1. Before you hit the road, add a Maps Directions widget to your home screen, and you'll have directions
to any destination you choose.
2. When you're ready to roll, just touch the widget, and your phone will talk you through the directions.
Tip: Combine your Directions widgets into a folder on your home screen.
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