Activate Google Assistant: Here's how

With "Google Assistant", Android smartphones also have an intelligent helper. This practical tip shows you how to activate the assistant.

Google Assistant: what is it?

• The idea behind the Google Assistant is a speech recognition system that is based on artificial intelligence.
• "Google Assistant" is to replace the well-known "Google Now" on Android smartphones.
• In contrast to Google Now, the new software can also open up inquiries in context and does not have to be asked for new information.

Activate Google Assistant: The requirements

In order for the installation and activation of the "Google Assistant" to work on your smartphone, your smartphone must meet a few conditions.

• At least Android 6.0 must be installed on your smartphone. In lower versions you can only use the "Google Assistant" with a custom rom such as LineageOS. All phones from Android 7.1.1 have the wizard pre-installed.
• The main memory must be at least 1.5 GB main memory.
• The resolution of the display must be at least 1280 x 720 pixels.
• Finally you need the current version of "Google Play Services". Download the latest updates here and install them on your smartphone. Another practical tip explains how to install an apk. File on Android.

Activate Google Assistant on your smartphone

1. The wizard is activated by holding down the home button.
2. Here you will be asked if you want to receive push and email notifications.
3. You will then be asked a few queries that the Google Assistant can understand. This includes, for example, the alarm clock settings or the current cinema program.
4. If the assistant does not activate, you must first change the language under Android and set it to English.
5. You also have to clear the cache of the "Google Play Service" and "Google" apps.
6. Then restart the smartphone. You can then switch the language back to German.
7. To set up voice recognition further, go to Settings again and select the "Google" entry. With "Search"> "Voice"> "Ok Google recognition" you can choose how your smartphone should react to the voice recognition - for example from the lockscreen or only when unlocked.

Activate Google Assistant: The handling

Now that you have successfully installed the AI, there are a few things you should consider when using "Google Assistant".

1. The Assistant takes some time to adapt to you, your language and your usage behavior. Only then will answering context-based questions work smoothly.
2. To find out which functions the "Google Assistant" supports on your smartphone, simply ask him: "What can you do for me?"
3. Google will now give you a number of functions that the assistant can perform for you.
4. Note: "Google Assistant" collects additional user data from you in order to optimize its performance. If you are very concerned about data protection, you should not use the "Google Assistant".

Find out what fun, but also useful things you can do with the Google Assistant after installation.