ISSUE 73 • ANDROID ADVISOR 99“OK, Google, how many teaspoons are in a
tablespoon?” Google Home can perform unit
conversions, find calorie and nutrition information,
and recommend substitutions such as “what can I use
instead of butter?” while you’re cooking.
“OK, Google, how do I cream sugar and butter?”
Google Home can help you with any cooking terms or
directions you don’t understand.
“OK, Google, add [item] to my shopping list” if
you don’t already have a shopping list that’s distinct
from your shopping list, Google Assistant will ask if
you want to create one. Reply in the affirmative, and
Google Assistant will create your list and add the item
you asked it to add. When you arrive at the store, pull
out your smartphone and say “OK, Google, show me
my shopping list” and it will appear on your display.
- Stay healthy
It’s not quite Peloton, but Google Home can make a
decent at-home workout partner. You can use it to
play music, find workout playlists, set timers, use it as
a stopwatch, and it also works with a handful of apps
that can guide you through a quick high-intensity
workout or a guided meditation session. Here are
some apps we recommend:
“OK, Google, talk to Fitness Buddy” This app
generates workout ideas based on what type of
workout you’re looking for (say, a leg workout).
“OK, Google, talk to 5 Minute Plank” Do you like
planking? Do you like planking for five minutes? This
app walks you through a five-minute plank workout
that you can do anywhere.