You can set, edit and delete tasks with Google Assistant.
Set up tasks
Set up tasks on a shared Google Assistant device
To use tasks on a shared Google Assistant device, like a speaker, smart display or Pixel Tablet in Hub Mode:
Set up tasks on a phone or tablet
To use tasks on a phone or tablet, you need a Google Account. Learn more about Google Tasks.
Create a task with Google Assistant
Important: The option to set tasks for a certain location is no longer available. You can still set tasks for a certain time and set routines for some locations.
You can ask Google Assistant to set a task for you. For example, you can say:
- "Hey Google, set a task".
- 'Hey Google, remind me to call Mum at noon tomorrow.'
Tip: You can also create Tasks from other Google apps like Calendar, Gmail and Chat. Learn how.
Check your tasks with Google Assistant
In the Google Assistant app
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Assistant app
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- Tap your profile picture or initial.
- Under 'All settings', tap Tasks.
.In the Google app
- Open the Google app
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- Tap your profile picture or initial
Tasks.
Manage your tasks and task settings
Edit a taskWith your voice
You can change a task's details, like the time. For example, you can say, 'Hey Google, change my task to buy milk to 5.00 p.m.'
In the Google Assistant app
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Assistant app
- Tap your profile picture or initial.
- Under 'All settings', tap Tasks.
- Tap the task that you want to edit.
- Select your preferences.
When you don't need a task any more, you can mark it as completed.
With your voice
You can close a task with your voice. For example, you can say: 'Hey Google, mark my task to buy milk as completed'.
In the Google Assistant app
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Assistant app
- Tap your profile picture or initial.
- Under 'All settings', tap Tasks.
- Tick the circle next to the task that you want to mark as completed.
With your voice
You can delete a single task or all of your tasks. For example, you can say:
- “Hey Google, delete my task to empty the dishwasher.”
- 'Hey Google, delete all of my tasks.'
In the Google Assistant app
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Assistant app
- Tap your profile picture or initial.
- Under 'All settings', tap Tasks.
- Tap the task that you want to delete.
- Tap More