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

I use this app constantly. One of the things that I cannot stand is the fact that there seems to be no way to shut off the screen prompt for quick phrases without disabling the quick phrase. I love using "stop" and "snooze" for alarms and timers, I often use "answer" and "decline" for incoming phone calls. I don't love that the prompt completely covers up the caller's name. It should be possible to disable the onscreen prompt. Also, the email listed in the app store is disabled.

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.

Takes multiple tries to open. Very sluggish. And dumb as a box of rocks. Reminder didn't even work. Just another pain in the ass oversold app that's more trouble than its worth. Sticking with my phone clock for reminders, Waze for navigation, my calendar, and chrome to do searches. Doesn't wake up from desktop and doesn't open when you click it. Takes ten seconds to even open. Epic fail. Update wanted to see if it's improved. Not available for my phone.

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.