Google’s digital assistant is able to hand over to other services when asked. You just need to know which ones to ask for.
Google’s personal digital assistant is able to communicate with other services, which greatly expands its value. For this, the publisher has set up the “Actions on Google” platform which can be used by developers to communicate their apps with Google Assistant. On the user side, just say a sentence starting with “OK Google, pass me” followed by the name of the app, and possibly additional information. It also works with “OK Google, talk to” and “OK Google, speak with”. Once connected, the service takes over and asks questions. And, above all, it is not necessary to install the app beforehand on your smartphone. To quit the service, it is usually sufficient to say ” To leave “.
How to find new services?
Connected speakers unfortunately cannot provide information on the arrival of new services that can be used with Google’s personal assistant. However, it is possible to find information with an Android smartphone equipped with Google Assistant. For that :
- Launch Google Assistant by long-pressing the Android home button icon, located at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the drawer-shaped icon at the top of the white area of the wizard.
- Touch the area New arrivals
- Tap the magnifying glass at the top of the screen and type the words Talk with. A list appears with the services that are accessible by Google Assistant.
What are the main services available?
- AccorHotels: For customers of establishments in the AccorHotels chain, Phil is an expert virtual concierge who answers all questions about the 4,200 addresses of the hotel group (swimming pool, restaurant, meeting room, etc.).
- Akinator: Ready to face a genius? Especially since Akinator’s is able to read your mind! In fact, it is about a rather nice little game where the “genius” asks a series of questions to try to guess which character one thinks.
- Busuu: The objective of this service is to start learning a language, in this case English or Spanish, without having to call on a teacher. You are guided step by step with conversation topics relating to everyday life.
- Elle horoscope: For horoscope lovers, Elle magazine will tell you all about love, health, money, work, family and social life. All you have to do is indicate your astrological sign and whether you want the horoscope for the same day or the next day.
- The Team: Sports fans will appreciate this service from the famous newspaper, which provides a summary of the previous day’s sports matches every morning and indicates the upcoming deadlines. It tells you every day a highlight in the field of sport and tests your knowledge about famous sportsmen with an interactive game.
- Monoprix: To easily create your shopping list and then find it on the store chain’s website, as well as on your mobile app. It is possible to add, consult and delete products. However, the creation of an account is necessary.
- Namatata: For those who have sleep or concentration problems, Namatata offers short 2-minute meditations according to three themes: Sleep, Confidence and Letting go. The programs of this service are based on neurosciences and cognitive sciences.
- Yes SNCF (ex Voyages-SNCF): To find out the timetables and trains available for a given journey. The SNCF service also indicates the prices offered with the Young or Senior cards. Also allows to choose the TGVmax.
- Plume Labs: This service provides information on the level of pollution in cities. It allows to have a forecast of the air quality in real time.
- Sephora: Thanks to Google Assistant, it is possible to book a complete make-up at Sephora or to take advantage of its brow bar. Just enter the date and time, as well as the store, then confirm the reservation by email. The service also offers a small beauty quiz, as well as podcasts.