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Set up a routine on your Pixel phone

Set up routines when you use Google Assistant to automate your day with voice commands.

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Say, "Hey Google! Open Assistant settings."

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Scroll down and tap Routines.

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You can create a routine or customize a pre-existing routine. Under “Your routines,” tap a routine.

For example, to set up a routine to help you start your day, tap Good morning.

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Under “Starters,” you can edit what commands will activate the routine.

To add an action to the routine, tap Add action.

Tips:

  • To reorder an action, touch and hold Drag Handle and drag the action to your preferred location.
  • To delete an action, tap the action. Then, at the bottom, tap Remove action.

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Choose what you want your Assistant to do when you say the command. For example, to get a weather update, tap Get info and reminders.

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Choose an option and tap Done.

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When you’re finished, tap Save.

Tip: You can add routines to your home screen to start one with a tap. To create a “Routines” widget, at the top of the screen, tap Add to Home Screen .

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When you say, “Hey Google! Good morning,” your Pixel phone will complete all the actions that are part of that routine.

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