Google Assistant

What Google Assistant does

Google Assistant is a voice and text assistant for Android phones and other connected devices. It helps users find information, open apps, manage device functions and complete everyday tasks without navigating through several menus. It suits people who want hands-free control, quick answers or a single place to issue routine commands.

Everyday tasks

The assistant can help place calls, send messages, create reminders, build lists and add events to a calendar. It can also respond to questions and provide information through spoken or on-screen results. Device-related commands can include opening applications or controlling functions such as the flashlight, depending on the phone and available permissions.

Connected devices and practical use

For compatible smart-home equipment, Google Assistant can act as a voice control point for devices such as lights and thermostats. Its usefulness depends on the services, hardware and account connections available on a particular Android device. The app is therefore most relevant to users already working within Google’s software and connected-device ecosystem.

Catalogue details

• Package: com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
• Developer: Google LLC
• Category: Productivity
• Rating: 3.7830937 from 1,278,969 ratings
• Install range: 5,000,000,000+