Send & read messages with Google Assistant (2024)

You can send and read messages with Google Assistant through SMS, messaging apps, or your watch to quickly communicate with your contacts without needing to type.

For example, you can say:

• "Send a message to Tom."
• "Send a message to Mom."
• "Send a message on WhatsApp."

For your phone:

• Google Assistant enabled.
• The ability to send messages through SMS or an app like WhatsApp.

For your watch:

• Google Assistant set up.
• Be signed into a messaging app like Viber or LINE on your paired Android device.

Important: Some features aren't available in all languages, countries, or eligible Android devices.

1. On your headphones, press the button to talk to your Google Assistant.
2. Say a command, for example:
   • Send Kelsey a text
   • Send Kelsey a text saying "Do you want to have lunch tomorrow?"
3. When you’re finished, your Google Assistant will play your message.
   • To send the message, say "Send."
   • To change the message, say "Change."
   • To cancel the message, say "Cancel."

First, turn on notifications if you want to:

• Be notified when you receive a message
• Listen to a message you received

Your Assistant will let you know when you’ve received a message.

1. To hear a message you received, press the button.
2. To reply, press the button after the message is read.
3. Say your message, for example:
   • "Yes, 12PM works for me"
4. When you’re finished, your Google Assistant will play your message.
   • To send the message, press the button.
   • To change the message, press and record your message again.
   • To cancel the message, double press the button.

1. On your Android phone, touch and hold the Home button or say "Hey Google."
2. Say, “read my messages.”