PC World - USA (2019-02)

114 PCWorld FEBRUARY 2019

HERE’S HOW

G

oogle Assistant is everywhere,

ranging from the Android

smartphone in your pocket to

the smart speakers and smart

displays ensconced in your kitchen or living

room. And that means you can control all

your smart home devices without so much

as turning your head.

All you need to say is “Hey Google!”

What do you say after that? Well, almost

anything, but here are 15 essential

commands you should commit to memory.

1. GET A WEATHER REPORT
   One of the simplest commands is probably
   also one of the most useful. As you’re getting

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No matter if you’re using a Google Home smart speaker, a display-equipped

Google Home Hub, or just an Android smartphone, Google Assistant will make

your smart home smarter. BY RYAN WHITWAM

IMAGE: MARK HACHMAN