Google Assistant - in the car

Navigate, call, and play media — all with Google Assistant.

Google Assistant - In the Car: Hands-Free Help

"Google Assistant - in the car" is a hands-free app that allows drivers to get directions, make calls, control media, and manage vehicle settings using voice commands. With simple prompts like 'Hey Google', users can stay connected, enjoy their favorite music, and access useful information while ensuring safety on the road. Ideal for enhancing the driving experience, it integrates seamlessly with your vehicle and compatible devices for convenience and efficiency.
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App stats

Version: 13.1.117.tng.release.auto (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Permissions
Cellular data settings: change/intercept network settings and traffic
Identity: find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts
Contacts: find accounts on the device, read your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
SMS: read your text messages (SMS or MMS), send SMS messages
Phone:
  • directly call phone numbers
  • directly call any phone numbers
  • read call log
  • read phone status and identity
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • allow Bluetooth pairing by Application
  • Hotword detection
  • capture audio output
  • control media playback and metadata access
  • update component usage statistics
  • Modify Google service configuration
  • Read Google settings
  • Modify Google settings
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • measure app storage space
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

Hands-free help in the car with Google Assistant
Talk to Google to get everyday tasks done more easily while you’re driving. Quickly get directions, keep in touch, control your favorite media, and adjust vehicle settings with just your voice for a streamlined and enjoyable driving experience - get started with "Hey Google".

Get quick directions and local info
Easily find answers about businesses, restaurants and attractions, including business hours, traffic info and Google Maps directions. You can also add a stop along your route for a charge station or pick up some coffee on the way.

"Hey Google..."
"How's the traffic to work?"
"Where's the nearest coffee shop?"
"Give me directions to the airport"

Stay in touch with hands-free calls and texts
Google Assistant makes it fast and easy to stay connected to those who matter most. Make calls and send texts without touching your phone.

"Hey Google..."
"Read my messages"
"Call Emma"
"Text Alex 'On my way'"

Control your favorite media with voice
Enjoy your favorite songs, radio stations, podcasts, books and more*. Search by artist, find something to match your mood, or resume your podcast or book from where you left off. You can also skip songs or fast forward and adjust the volume.

"Hey Google..."
"Play radio"
"Play music"
"Resume music"
"Turn up the volume""

Google integrated into your vehicle
Streamline and simplify your driving experience by using your voice to control vehicle functions and get relevant information for your drive. Talk to Google to control the temperature, defroster, check if you have enough range to get to your destination and more.

"Hey Google..."
"Set the temperature to 70 degrees"
"How far can I drive?"
"Turn on the defroster"

Stay organized with helpful information for your day
Ask Google to help you remember things and get information to prepare for your day. Stay informed with the latest weather, upcoming agenda items, create a shopping list and more*. Get things done easily in the moment and set reminders for things to-do later.

"Hey Google..."
"What’s on my agenda"
"How’s the weather today?"
"Remind me to pick up dry cleaning at 6pm tomorrow"
"Add milk to my shopping list"

Get things done across apps and devices
Google Assistant works across your favorite apps and devices, orchestrating seamlessly to help you get things done and providing you with the information you need. Easily connect to and control compatible smart home devices while in the car for peace of mind and convenience.

"Hey Google..."
"Set the temperature at home to 70 degrees"
"Are the kitchen lights on?"


*Some features may require prior setup, a signed-in Google account, current subscription, compatible device, or internet connectivity.

User reviews

The Google Podcasts app needs to be split out of this app and back to its own dedicated app as is was on the earlier AAOS. The only way to access Google Podcasts right now is with the Google Assistant voice command to Open Google Podcasts
by Joe, 2022-12-07
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