Google Assistant

Google LLC

About this app

Google Assistant: Your Hands-Free Helper.

Get instant help with everyday tasks using just your voice. Google Assistant makes it easy to:

- Control your phone: Open apps, adjust settings, turn on the flashlight, and more.
- Stay connected: Make calls, send texts, and manage emails without lifting a finger.
- Get things done: Set reminders, create lists, ask questions, and find directions.
- Manage your smart home: Control lights, thermostats, and other devices from anywhere.*

New! Now you can also opt in to Gemini (formerly Bard) from Google Assistant and have it act as your primary assistant from Google on your phone.

Gemini is an experimental AI assistant that gives you direct access to Google’s best family of AI models unlocking new ways to assist you, while still incorporating many of the actions you love in Google Assistant today.

While some of the actions won’t work right away, we are working to support more coming soon. You will be able to switch back to Google Assistant in app settings.

Gemini opt in is rolling out to select devices and countries - opt in to Gemini from your Google Assistant or by downloading the Gemini app.
Learn more about availability:
https://support.google.com/?p=gemini_app_requirements_android

*Compatible devices required

Ratings and reviews

One of the most useful features is now gone? Location based reminders can no longer be made via voice commands? Things like "Hey Google, remind me to buy batteries next time I'm at Costco" no longer work. I used this feature quite often, especially when driving because I can't create a reminder manually without pulling over. It was a great tool when you don't want to forget something you thought of while on the way somewhere. Siri just got way more attractive, as my kid smugly pointed out.

Most of the time, this is great. But the worst thing the creators could have done was remove voice unlock. If I'm using Google Assistant, usually that means my hands aren't free. I shouldn't have to hear "for that, you'll need to unlock your phone." If I could unlock my phone, I wouldn't be using assistant. I also experience this weird thing where there are two different voices responding to me ever since I switched from the default voice.

The voice recognition seems to work when it wants to. Might be tied to the security updates for Android. One week I was able to set reminders without unlocking my phone which was great, then it stopped working. The settings in the options don't change so I never know when a feature stops working. Annoying as hell. I might need to make a call, or get some quick directions but I can't unlock while driving, so really sucks when it stops working.

What’s new

Gemini is coming to Google Assistant users over the coming weeks to select users and countries. When you opt in to Gemini, it will become your primary assistant from Google. Gemini can help you with many of the actions you love in Google Assistant, and we are working to support more coming soon. Opt in to try Gemini, or download the Gemini app to get started.