118 PCWorld APRIL 2020HERE’S HOW 10 GOOGLE HOME TIPS
to your search result).
If you have a Google smart display, such
as a Google Nest Hub Max (go.pcworld.
com/hmax) or Lenovo Smart Display (go.
pcworld.com/lsmd), and the recipe has a
video attached, you can send it to that
device, instead.
Next, say, “OK, Google, start recipe,”
and Google Home will read the recipe to
you step-by-step (or play the video on your
smart display). You can ask Google to
proceed to the next step (“OK, Google, next
step”), repeat a step (“OK, Google, repeat
step”), or read a different step (“OK,
Google, what’s step [number]”).
“OK, Google, set timer for [time].”
Google can set timers, check timers (“OK,
Google, check timer”), and set named
timers (“OK, Google, set timer called [name]
for [time]”).“OK, Google, how many teaspoons are in
a tablespoon?” Google Home can perform
unit conversions, find calorie and nutrition
information, and recommend substitutions
(e.g., “OK, Google, 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 grocery
list.” If you don’t already have a grocery 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 grocer
list,” and it will appear on your display.When you find a
recipe you want
to try, you can
send it from your
smartphone
or tablet to a
Google Smart
Display, such
as the Lenovo
model shown
here.