How Google Assistant can help you navigate Black Friday

There are various ways that Google and its Google Assistant enabled products can help and assist you this Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend. The smart assistant can be used to search, track purchases as well as kick off the spirit of the season. Check out some tips below.

Hands-Free Calls

Confirm whether a specific item is in stock or call a friend or family member to find out what’s on their wishlist.

• “Ok Google, what is the nearest Best Buy?” then “Call them.”
• “Hey Google, call mom.”

Prepare the Perfect Holiday Meal

Be a star in the kitchen with Google Assistant. Explore new recipes, follow step by step instructions, how-to tips and convert measurements without lifting a finger with hands-free help.

• “Hey Google, how long do you cook a turkey?”
• “Ok Google, can I replace baking soda with baking powder?”
• “Hey Google, how many tablespoons in a cup?”

Get Traffic and Weather Updates

Find the quickest routes to the mall, get weather updates and play your favourite tunes as you run errands.

• “Hey Google, what’s the weather like in the North Pole?”
• “Ok Google, what’s fastest way home from grandpa’s?”
• “Hey Google, play Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas album.

Set Reminders, Notifications and Update Shopping Lists

The Google Assistant will help you navigate through your hectic holiday schedule with reminders with calendar reminders to help you stay organized.

• “Hey Google, how many days till Christmas?
• “Hey Google, remember Jack’s holiday school play on December 14.””
• “Hey Google, add a turkey to my shopping list.”

Manage Your Holiday Lights and Entertainment System

Control smart home devices with just your voice and never again climb behind your Christmas tree to switch on the lights. Blast festive holiday tunes, play classic movies on Netflix and get family and friends together with trivia games.  

• “Ok Google, turn on the Christmas tree."
• “Hey Google, play Home Alone on Netflix.”
• “Ok Google, play Mad Libs.”