Google Assistant: How to create and use custom routines

Google Assistant: How to create and use custom routines

Google Assistant Routines are quick and easy-to-setup actions that make your day a little easier. Routines are action chains that offer handy information — such as the weather, news updates, and your calendar — or smart home integrations like automatically dimming your smart bulbs when it’s time for bed. Google Assistant offersa variety of routines, but you’ll get the most out of the service by creating your own.

Let’s look at how to find, create, and use routines whenusing Google Assistant. When you’re ready, pair your routines with one of thesesmart home devices for beginners.

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How to manage your Google Assistant routines

Google Assistant is a virtual assistantfound on Android phones and tablets as well as Nest smart speakers and displays. The Google Home app is where you’ll perform day-to-day management of your smart home devices. For example, it’s where you’llset up speaker groups, an essential task if you have more than one smart speaker.

However, it’s also where you’ll view, manage, and create routines.

How to create a shortcut for a routine

Voice commands are the recommended way to trigger routines, but you’re able to start them via a shortcut on your home screen.

How to customize Google Assistant routines

The actions included in a routine use a default starter command and trigger in a specific order. However, you may wish to change the starter command, re-order actions, or delete individual actions. For example, you may want the Bedtime routine to read you a poem in addition to its usual actions. Here’s how to customize the pre-built routines.

How to create a custom voice command for your Google Assistant routine

Google Assistant has pre-set voice commands to trigger their routines, but adding your own starter command is easy.

How to change the order of a routine action

How to add an action to your Google Assistant routine

How to delete an action within a routine

Google Assistant Routines can automate your life

Google Assistant’s routines via the Automations tab help you create an automated schedule based on your bedtime, wake-up time, or some event in between.

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