What you can ask Google Assistant on your Chromebook

You can ask your Google Assistant for info and for help with everyday tasks on your Chromebook.

Start a conversation

  • Chromebook keyboard: Press Search + a. Or press Launcher  + a. Then type a question. You can skip writing “Hey Google.”

  • Touchscreen: Touch and hold the Launcher .

  • Voice: Say “Ok Google" or "Hey Google." Learn how to use Google Assistant with your voice.

Examples of what to ask

When you say a command or ask a question, like the ones below, your Assistant can help you:

Get around your device

Adjust settings

  • “Increase the volume to 60%.”
  • “Decrease the brightness.”

Turn features on or off

  • “Turn on Wi-Fi.”
  • “Turn off Bluetooth.”
  • “Turn on Night Light mode.”

Plan your day

Events

  • “What’s next on my calendar?”
  • “Add an event.”

Reminders

  • “Remind me to call Mom on Sunday.”
  • “What’s my next reminder?”

Timers

  • “Set a pizza timer for 10 minutes.”
  • “Stop the timer.”

Traffic

  • “How's the traffic to work?”

Take notes

Lists

  • “Create a [store name] shopping list.”
  • “Add milk to my shopping list.”

Notes

  • “Take a note.”
  • “Change a note.”

Find media

Music

  • “Play some Jazz on Spotify.”
  • “Listen to Lady Gaga on YouTube Music.”
  • “Play white noise.”

Video

  • “Play a funny video on YouTube.”

Controls

  • “Pause”
  • “Stop”
  • “Next”
  • “Resume” or “Continue playing”

Find local info

Business hours

  • “What time does Starbucks open?”

Food

  • “Find vegetarian restaurants nearby.”

Weather

  • “What's the weather today?”

Ask Google

Calculations

  • “What's 20% of 80?”

Dictionary

  • “What does ‘gregarious’ mean?”

Game updates

  • “When’s India’s next cricket match?”

Search

  • “Search for summer vacation ideas.”

Translations

  • “How do I say ‘Nice to meet you’ in French?”

Web answer

  • “How do you remove wine stains from a rug?”

Tip: To get more ideas, ask "What can you do?"

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