Use Google Assistant for Android (Go edition)

You can find answers and get tasks done with Google Assistant Go.

Google Assistant Go works with entry-level devices and a variety of Internet speeds. The app comes pre-installed on Android (Go edition) devices.

Important: Some features aren't available in all languages, countries or eligible Android devices.

1. On your phone, go to the Google Assistant Go page in the Play Store.
2. Tap Update. If you find "Installed", you already have the latest version.

1. On your phone, either:
   • Touch and hold Home.
   • Open Google Assistant Go.
2. Tap Speak speak the command.

Say a command:

• "Call [contact name]."
• "Call [business name]."
• "Call [phone number]."

• Weather: What’s the weather like today?
• Food: Show me pizza restaurants nearby.
• Business hours: What time does Starbucks open?
• Navigation: Navigate to San Francisco. How do I get to the nearest coffee shop?

• Calls: Call Sam. Call 650-000-0000.
• SMS: Send an SMS. Text Mike.

• Alarms: Set an alarm. Set an alarm for 7.00 a.m.
• Timers: Set a timer. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
• Calendars: Add a calendar event.

• Videos: Play Lady Gaga. Play a funny video on YouTube. Play Bruno Mars on YouTube Music.
• Controls: Stop. Resume. Next. Previous.

• Calculations: What’s 20% of 80?
• Dictionary: What does "gregarious" mean?
• Game updates: When is India’s next cricket match?
• Search: Search for summer holiday ideas.
• Translations: How do you say "Thank you" in French?
• Image search: Find pictures of kittens.
• Web answer: How do you remove wine stains from a rug?

• Entertainment: Tell me a joke. I’m bored.

For more ideas, ask your Assistant "What can you do?"

1. On your phone, open Google Assistant Go .
2. At the top right, tap More My Activity.
3. Find the activity that you want to delete.
4. At the top right, tap More Delete.

1. On your phone, open Google Assistant Go .
2. At the top right, tap More My Activity.
3. In the top right of your screen, next to the search bar, tap More Delete activity by.
4. Under "Delete by date", select All time.
5. Tap Delete.

The Google Assistant for Android (Go edition) is different from the Google Assistant for standard Android phones. Since the app is made to use less storage and data, some features aren’t available such as reminders, controls for smart home devices and games and services from other companies. Over time, more features will become available.