Who better can be your companion to answer your questions.
It’s Google Voice Assistant !!!!!!
Google Assistant is a virtual intelligence assistant developed by Google, mainly available on mobile devices and smart home devices. Unlike the company's former virtual assistant, Google Now, Google Assistant can conduct two-way conversations.
The assistant debuted in May 2016 as part of the Allo Messaging app and its voice-activated Google Home speaker.
Google Assistant was introduced at the Google Developer Conference on May 18, 2016 as part of the launch of Google Home Smart Speaker and the new Allo Messaging app.
In January 2018, the first intelligent power-assisted displays were presented at the Consumer Electronics Show
Google introduced its own smart screen, Google Home Hub, in October 2018.
In December 2016, Google launched "Actions on Google", a development platform for Google Assistant.
Google Actions enables third-party developers to create apps for Google Assistant.
Actions originally limited to the Google Home Smart Speaker, Google Actions was released in May 2017 for Android and iOS devices.
In April 2017, a Software Development Kit (SDK) was released. It allows third-party developers to create their own hardware to run Google Assistant.
It was integrated with Raspberry Pi, with Audi and Volvo cars variants .
• Google Home
• Home Mini
• Max
• Home tutoring
• Nest Hub
Google Assistant is available by default on most popular Android devices, which you can usually access by holding down the Start button or setting up Hey, Google's voice activation in your system settings.
This means whether your phone is locked or you’re using another app, you can just speak a question or command to put Google’s search power to use.
Install Google Voice Assistant App
Google Voice Assistant has a dedicated app for named as Google Assistant and the title of the app says “Get Things Done…. Hands-free”.
It is a 1.3 MB small and less space consuming app and available on Play-store on Android Mobiles and devices.
You have to install the Google Assistant App and explore all the features in the application.
Apple users can Also download the app from APP STORE and can enjoy the Google over Siri.
SETUP GOOGLE VOICE ASSISTANT
To start, launch the Google app and open Settings > Ok Google detection. Then toggle from any screen.
Next you’ll be prompted to say, “Ok Google” three times so the app can learn how your voice sounds. This is to ensure only you can launch the Google search.
Once this is finished, you’re set to go.
On the previous screen you can toggle Personal results to get suggestions based on what Google has learned about your search and browsing history. Additionally, you can enable “Ok Google” to work through a Bluetooth headset .
Good To Go
Once the setup is finished you are good to go. Simply say Ok Google and Boom! Your Voice Assistant is ready for the instructions. Google virtual Assistant is far intelligent.
Don’t think like it is just a voice search method. Google Voice Assistant can Make calls, Message to anyone on command, operate phones and devices connected and many more you can even not believe.
Safe, secure and in your control.
You choose what to share with your Google Assistant. If you ever ask your Assistant for help from other services, you stay in control of the information that you share. Easily manage or delete your past conversations with your Assistant at any time.
New Features on Google Assistant
Duplex for the Web
Google introduced “Duplex for the Web” so the tech that accompanies Google Assistant will be able to do things like rent a car.
Instead of making a phone call, Duplex on the web will automatically fill in your information and make a purchase in as little as a few taps.
Duplex on the web launches later for the Android Phones . Currently It Is available for Pixel Owners in many parts of USA.
Google Voice assistant Interpreter Mode
Google has recently launched this mode of operation in its virtual assistant app for convenience of the people to help understand different languages while travelling to different country.
It is a translation service launched in early 2019.
Interpreter mode translates your conversations in real time.
If you want to test out interpreter mode but don’t have an upcoming stay at these hotels—don’t worry! You can now use this feature to translate across 26 languages from the comfort of your own home.
Give it a go on Google Home devices and Smart Displays, where you’ll both see and hear the translated conversation. Simply ask your Assistant, “Hey Google, be my Thai interpreter” or “Hey Google, help me speak Spanish” to get started.
Assignable reminders
Assignable reminders on the Google Assistant help families and housemates better collaborate and stay organized while at home or on the go.
This means you can now create reminders for your partner or roommate to do things like pick up the groceries, pay a recurring bill, walk the dog—or send them a note of encouragement when they need it the most (“Hey Google, remind Mary that she will do great on tomorrow’s exam.”)
The feature will be available over the next few weeks in English on phones, speakers and Smart Displays in the U.S., U.K. and Australia, and will work with Google Nest Hub Max.
To assign a reminder, ask your Assistant, “Hey Google, remind Geeta to take out the Milk Pouch at 8 am.”
You can even quickly see which reminders you’ve assigned to Geeta, simply by saying, “Hey Google, what are my reminders for Geeta?”
AT&T TV set-top box is available in some markets with Android and Google Assistant .
Google Voice Assistant is now on WAZE, now while driving ask for navigation ,
Waze has community of millions of drivers contributing real-time data every second, Waze helps you beat traffic, while the Assistant lets you to play music and podcasts, message your friends and call your family hands-free—without ever leaving the navigation screen.
I will say the era of advanced technology is far ahead of imagination . Researchers are developing technique even to read the dreams while sleeping . Voice assistant is the epic form of automation and it has many upcoming features yet to come to ease the life.
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