Google Assistant Actions: The best actions at a glance
An "OK Google" is enough these days to carry out many different events - the intelligent voice assistant makes it possible. This practical tip shows you which Google Assistant Actions can help you.
What is Google Assistant?
Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Co: Many manufacturers have already developed their own voice assistant, which offers many options. In 2016, Google launched "Google Assistant", a new voice assistant with artificial intelligence, which is the successor to the "Google Now" released in 2012.
Most voice assistants can perform similar functions, but Google Assistant offers a clear advantage: It is linked to all Google services and can therefore access a lot of information - whether from Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Calendar, Music and more.
Google Assistant is no longer only available on cell phones: it is part of various speakers, headphones, wearables and, of course, in the navigation system of many cars: Android Auto.
In the following you will find many different voice commands that could help you in different everyday situations.
Google Assistant: the omniscient helper
You can quickly find answers to your questions with the Google search engine. The Google Assistant can find this information even faster on the Internet and answer your questions. Here are some of the questions you can ask:
- "How far is the moon?"
- "How many molars does an elephant have in his life?"
- "What is the capital of South Korea?"
- "From when to when did the Second World War go"
- "When is Weiberfasnacht?"
- ... and many other questions are possible. Just ask something, Google may even know the answer.
Google Assistant as a voice remote control for online media
With simple voice commands, you can display videos, music and pictures on your devices. For example, you can perform the following actions:
- "Stream 'Stranger Things' on Netflix"
- "Play 'We are the Champions' from Queen on Spotify"
- "Show me 'The Walking Dead' Season 9 Trailer on Youtube"
- "Show me my photos from Sydney"
- If your TV is paired with your smartphone, you can also send commands directly to your TV: "Play epic movie trailers on my TV"
Google Assistant for hands-free operation in the car
With simple commands, you can use your mobile phone hands-free in the car to get from A to B safely while still doing many tasks.
- "Call Nina"
- "Write a WhatsApp message to Nina with the content 'I'll be home in 20 minutes'"
- "Send an email to Michael"
- You can also easily control your music: "Louder", "Quieter", "Next song" etc.
- "Navigate me to Cologne Cathedral"
- "When's my next appointment?"
- "What is that song?"
- "Where's the nearest gas station near me?" "Navigate me to the nearest flower shop"
Perform actions on the smartphone
Even simple actions that you normally open with your fingers can be carried out faster with the Google Assistant.
- "Open the Chip App" - So you can quickly open any app on your smartphone.
- "Set a timer for 20 minutes"
- "Set an alarm clock for 6:30"
- "Make an appointment in my calendar for tomorrow, 6pm: meeting with Nina"
- "Remind me to pick up Charlotte in two hours"
Google Assistant helps in many situations
Whether you don't understand a language or want to read the latest headlines, Google Assistant makes it faster.
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- "What's 'I am flattered' in German?"
- "How did Bayern play?"
- "When will Cologne play next?"
- "What films are currently in the cinema?"
- "What is the weather like today in Frankfurt am Main?"
- What are the "latest news from Germany?"
- "Listening to news" even reads the latest news from various providers.
In another practical tip, you can read how to activate the Google Assistant.