If you use Google Assistant on your Android phone, you can customize shortcuts for your favorite supported apps. This makes it easier and quicker to access specific features or actions within those apps. Here’s how you can set up and customize Google Assistant shortcuts:
1. Launch Google Assistantsaying “Hey Google” orlong-pressing the home button on your phone. 2. If Google Assistant is not already enabled, you will be prompted to enable it. 3. Once Google Assistant’s graphic appears, say “Assistant settings”. 4. Scroll down and select “Shortcuts”.
On the “Shortcuts” menu, you will see recommended shortcut commands based on the apps you frequently use on your Android phone. These recommendations will be displayed at the top of the “Explore” tab. As you scroll down, you will see all the shortcut-supported apps installed on your phone.
Some popular examples include Google apps like Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google News, and Google Photos. You will also find built-in apps like Phone, Clock, Camera,
Contacts, social media apps like Instagram or Facebook, ride-sharing apps like Lyft or Uber, shopping apps like Amazon or Walmart, fitness apps like Strava or AllTrails, and media-streaming apps like YouTube or Spotify.
To see the available shortcuts for a specific app, tap on its name. Under the “All” tab, you will find all the possible shortcuts for voice-controlling the app. To activate a shortcut, tap on the “+” icon next to it. You can also customize the voice command associated with the shortcutgoing to the “Your shortcuts” tab.
If you decide to remove any active voice command shortcuts, you can delete themaccessing Google Assistant’s Shortcuts menu, going to the specific app’s “Your shortcuts” tab, tapping on the shortcut, and choosing “Delete”. This allows you to keep your shortcuts organized and up to date.
Setting up and customizing Google Assistant shortcuts can greatly enhance your productivity and convenience when using your Android phone. Give it a try and see how it simplifies your app interactions!