You can use the Google Assistant in any car that has a Bluetooth connection or AUX plug.
Tip: Not all Google Assistant devices work the same. For device-specific instructions, contact your manufacturer.
What you'll need
- A car with a Bluetooth connection or AUX plug
- A phone running the Google Assistant app version 9.61 or higher
Set up your car accessory
Use Bluetooth
- Plug the car accessory into your car’s socket.
- Turn on your car. Make sure that you see a blue animated light.
- On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair your phone with your car accessory.
- Swipe through the cards, then tap Next.
- If asked, tap Bluetooth.
- Before starting the audio test, make sure that your car’s audio system is set to correct output.
Tip: In most cars, this setting is called "Bluetooth" or "Media". - After you hear the test tones, tap Next
Done.
Done.Use AUX cable (recommended)
- Plug the car accessory into your car’s socket.
- Turn on your car. Make sure that you see a blue animated light.
- On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair your phone with your car accessory.
- Swipe through the cards, then tap Next.
- If asked, tap AUX cable.
- Connect your car and car accessory with the AUX cable, then tap Next.
- Before starting the audio test, make sure that your car’s audio system is set to the correct output.
- After you hear a test tone, tap Next
Once you’ve finished, find out how to use your car accessory.
Use Google Assistant on your car accessory
Use the button to control most actions on the Google Assistant car accessory.
Important: Not all Google Assistant devices work the same. For device-specific instructions, get manufacturer help for your Google Assistant device.
Control your accessory
- Talk to the Google Assistant: Say "Hey Google" or hold the button.
- Stop the Google Assistant: Press the button.
- Get notifications: Say "Hey Google, read my notifications" or press the button on the accessory.
- Answer or end a call: Press the button to answer a call. Press the button again to end a call.
- Mute and unmute the microphone: Double press the button to mute. Double press the button again to unmute.
- Ignore an incoming call: Hold the button.
Learn what the lights mean
| Heard "Hey Google" and listening |  |
| Getting an answer |  |
| Responding |  |
| On a phone call |  |
| In pairing mode |  |
| Connected to phone |  |
| Disconnected from phone |  |
| Microphone off |  |
| Device resetting |  |