How to Set Up ‘Okay, Google’ aka ‘Hey, Google’ on Android
To see if your Android device is prepared to use Google Assistant, say, “Hey Google” or “OK Google,” or press and hold the Home button. Select Turn On when you see the prompt. If that doesn’t work, keep in mind what you need to use Google Assistant on your Android:
Android 5.0 or higher Google app 6.13 or higher Google Play services 1.0 GB of memory Device set to one of the languages listed here (English, German, Spanish, and others)
Here’s how to check those requirements, in order:
How to Set Up Google Assistant on iPhone or iPad
iOS devices must have iOS 10 or higher and be set to a supported language. Unlike Android devices, Google Assistant isn’t included on iPhone or iPad, so you have to download the mobile app.
How to Use Google Assistant on an iPhone
Using OK Google or Hey Google to talk with Google Assistant isn’t as streamlined on iOS as Android. The Google Assistant app for iOS has to be open and active (in other words, it’s the app on the screen that you see) for it to respond to your voice. However, you can use Siri to open Google Assistant if you want a somewhat hands-free experience by setting up the voice command “Hey Siri, Hey Google.”
How to Set Up OK Google on Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch can respond to OK Google as well, and setup is easy.
