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    15 essential Google Assistant commands you’ll find yourself using every day

    Feb 05, 2019 5 minutes
    BY RYAN WHITWAM

    Google Assistant is everywhere, ranging from the Android smartphone in your pocket to the smart speakers and smart displays ensconced in your kitchen or living room. And that means you can control all your smart home devices without so much as turning your head.

    All you need to say is “Hey Google!” What do you say after that? Well, almost anything, but here are 15 essential commands you should commit to memory.

    1. GET A WEATHER REPORT

    One of the simplest commands is probably also one of the most useful. As you’re getting ready to head out the door, say “Hey, Google. What’s the weather like?” You’ll get a succinct explanation of the current conditions and the forecasted conditions for later in the day.

    2. READ THE NEWS

    Want to know what’s going on in the world? Just ask Google Home to “read the news.” You can use

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