How to Create and Use Google Assistant Custom Commands with Routines
Learn step-by-step how to give Google custom commands using Google Assistant and the Google Home app routines feature.
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To give Google custom commands, use the Google Assistant. Start by saying, "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," followed by your command. To create custom commands, open the Google Home app, tap on Routines, and then choose 'Manage routines'. Here, you can add a routine: tap '+ Add a routine', then specify 'When...' and 'Add action' to define what Google Assistant will do. You can specify a phrase for commands you frequently use, personalizing your Google Assistant experience.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I create a custom command for Google Assistant? Open the Google Home app, go to Routines, tap '+ Add a routine', then set a trigger phrase and add actions. This customizes Google Assistant to respond to your personalized command.
- Can Google Assistant perform multiple actions with one command? Yes, when creating a routine, you can add multiple actions that Google Assistant will execute sequentially after you say your custom command phrase.
- Do I need the Google Home app to set up custom commands? Yes, the Google Home app is required to manage and create routines that allow you to set custom commands for Google Assistant.
- What are some examples of Google Assistant custom commands? Examples include 'Good morning' routines that turn on lights, read news, and adjust thermostat, or 'Bedtime' commands that lock doors, turn off lights, and set alarms.