Google Assistant: The most important commands

In order to use voice control properly on your smartphone, you need to know the most important commands for the Google Assistant. We'll tell you which they are.

"OK Google": How to activate the Google Assistant

To have the Google Assistant at hand, we recommend activating the voice assistant with "OK Google". Then when you turn on your screen and speak the magic two words, the Google Assistant will be activated.

1. To do this, open the Google app and tap on the three horizontal bars at the bottom right. Press "Settings" and in the Google Assistant category again "Settings".
2. Select "Smartphone" under Devices.
3. Activate the Google Assistant and Voice Match. Then say "OK Google" five times as directed. The assistant is now always ready to be called.

The best commands for the Google Assistant

Google's digital assistant has some exciting functions in store. Here you can find out with which commands you can get the most out of it.

• Weather report: Questions like "What will the weather be like tomorrow?" or "Will it rain on Wednesday?" the voice assistant answers easily and reliably.
• You can also set your alarm clock using the Google Assistant. This is especially convenient before going to bed. The voice assistant can of course also set a timer and stopwatch.
• The question "What time is it in New York?" will also bring the desired answer.
• Google can also provide information about sunrise and sunset. "When does the sun go down today?" provides an exact time for the sunset at your location.
• You can also ask Google’s assistants about general knowledge. "When was Angela Merkel born?" brings the correct answer "on July 17th, 1954".
• With the appropriate question you can have your current diary read out to you. The same applies to the latest news on a wide range of topics - the sports area is also covered. You can also enter appointments in your Google calendar.
• You can also start navigation with voice instructions. Classic questions would be "Where is the nearest supermarket?" or "Take me home."
• Also practical: memories. The command "Reminder for 4 p.m. tomorrow: pack your suitcase" does exactly what you expect.
• You can send messages via the voice assistant - via SMS, email, WhatsApp and other popular services: "Send a WhatsApp message to Patrick with the content 'I'll be there in 10 minutes'".
• Of course, you can not only send messages via the Google Assistant, but also make calls. With most names, speech recognition has no problem, but sometimes you may have to repeat the command.

In the next practical tip you will find the funniest commands and Easter eggs for the Google Assistant.