you’ve got the option to use Google Assistant (‘Hey, Google!')

SelectTurn Onwhen you see the prompt.

Update the Google app to the latest version.

Turn on google assistant on Android

Open Google Play serviceson Google Play, and selectInstallif you see it.

Confirm that your phone or tablet is set to a language on the list mentioned above.

To find the language tweaks, tapSettings>System>Languages & input>Languages.

Android system, developer options, memory use screens.

Sign in with your Google account when asked.

On the Google Partners page, selectContinue.

TapAllowon the prompt about sending notifications.

Android system, languages and input, and languages screens.

Decline if you don’t want to get alerts from Google Assistant.

When asked about microphone access, selectOK.

This is required if you want to speak to Google Assistant.

Google Assistant Partners screen on iPad

Can You Use OK Google on Apple Watch?

Unfortunately, this feature has been removed from the iOS version of Google Assistant.

We’ll update this article if the feature returns.

Prompt from Google Assistant to access the microphone on iPad

You canturn off the OK Google featureif you don’t use it.

FAQ

The Google Assistant app for iOS is not available in all countries.

ensure you correctlyset the region on your iPhone.

SelectSet Upand follow the instructions.

Samsung mobile devices run Android, so the steps are the same for setting up Google Assistant.

Just hold down the home button or say, Hey Google, to get started.