Post Published on April 17, 2015.
Last Updated on April 29, 2016 by davemackey.
Jason Cross over at greenbot has written a great list of known Google Now voice commands. The commands I use or intend to use on a regular basis (and think may be most helpful to you) are:
| Command | Example |
|---|---|
| Define [word] | Define reasonable |
| What is the weather? | What is the weather |
| What is [quantity] [unit] in [unit]? | What is 12 feet in centimers? |
| What is [mathematical equation]? | What is 10 divided by 2? What is 10 times 2? What is 10 plus 2? What is 10 minus 2? |
| Take a picture | Take a picture |
| Turn [on/off] [Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Flashlight] | Turn on Wi-Fi Turn off GPS Turn on Bluetooth Turn off Flashlight |
| Set an alarm for [time] | Set an alarm for 50 minutes |
| Create a calendar event: [calendar event] | Create a calendar event: Meeting with Widget Co. to discuss new website on Monday at 8 am. |
| Remind me to [action] | Remind me to pick up milk |
| Make a note: [note] | Make a note: Google Now is useful. |
| Find [name] [info.] | Find Dave Mackey’s phone number. |
| Call [name] | Call Dave. |
| Text [name] [message] | Text Dave “What is up?” |
| Where is the nearest [place]? | Where is the nearest McDonalds? |
| Directions to [address] | Directions to New York City |