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How to automate your routine using Google Assistant

Avatar for Amnah Asghar Amnah Asghar Connect with Amnah Asghar on LinkedIn Published: Aug 6, 2018 · 10:38 PM ET Updated: Dec 28, 2023 · 5:10 AM ET

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Smartphones, smart TV, and now smart homes, technology never fail to amaze us. The immense popularity of Google Assistant paved the way for smart homes, and now every other high-tech millennial has it.

Smart homes integrated with Google Assistant lets you set routines for waking up, going to work, and bedtime where a single said phrase can initiate multiple actions all taking place simultaneously. Waking up and going to work can be a bit a lot less of a grind with Google routine automation.

Let’s tell you how it works, one step at a time!

Table of Contents

  • Google Assistant Mobile App
  • How to customize a routine
    • When I say
    • My assistant should
    • And then play

Google Assistant Mobile App

First and foremost, download the Google Assistant app on your phone so that we could proceed forward.

On the app, you will find the following routines by default:

  • Good morning
  • Leaving home
  • Commuting to work
  • Commuting home
  • I’m home
  • Bedtime

You can neither add another routine nor remove any from the above. These are fixed routines; however, what you can do is customize each as you like.

How to customize a routine

Customizing a routine is as easy as setting up a social media account. Moreover, it will not take a lot of your time.

  • Go to the app and click ‘Settings.’
  • In settings, you will see ‘Routines’ in the services section.
Google Assistant
  • All the routines will appear.
  • Click on the routine you want to customize.
  • In our tutorial, we are going to customize the morning routine.

When I say

In the ‘When I say’ field, type the phrase that you want to use to initiate your morning routine.

Setting Up Google Assistant

My assistant should

This section contains a list of tasks by default which the majority of the people as soon as they wake up.

Tick the box in front of the task that you would want the assistant to do for you. Choose as many tasks as you like.

Setting Up Google Assistant

You can customize specific tasks as well.

For example, clicking on ‘Adjust lights, plugs, and more’ will open up another field. You decide how you want whichever room’s light.

Setting Up Google Assistant

Likewise, adjust other tasks at your discretion.

And then play

In this section, choose what you would want to listen to first thing in the morning. You can listen to music, news or radio.

Setting Up Google Assistant

Customize what you want to listen. For example, click ‘Radio.’ Type the name of the radio station in the empty field, and you are good.

Setting Up Google Assistant

You can edit and customize your other routine settings just like the morning one.

Setting Up Google Assistant

How satisfying will it feel to see the lights turning off to your command ‘Ok Google, goodnight.’

As the world becomes more competitive, time is of the essence. Google smart home can be your savior, handling all your small tasks effortlessly. Whether it’s getting ready in the morning, rushing to the office, or recovering from a long day, your assistant will promptly carry out your commands.

Integrate your smart home devices to Google Mini and convert your home into a smart home in a few minutes! You can buy Google Home devices from the official Google store.


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Amnah Asghar

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Amnah Asghar is a Consumer Tech Writer at TechEngage who covers smartphones, consumer gadgets, health technology, gaming, and digital security. Across nearly 150 articles, she focuses on turning product specifications and tech news into practical guidance for everyday readers.

Joined TechEngage July 2018First article on TechEngage July 2018

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