You can use your voice to search for helpful information.
Start a Voice Search
Important:The “Hey Google” trigger only works for Google Assistant.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app.
- Tap the Microphone.
- To search for anything on Google Search, use your voice.
Tip: Learn how to search for a song by playing, humming, or singing it to the Google app .
Common voice searches
If voice search is available in your language, country, and region, you can say most of these examples.
Tip:Some of these examples only work in certain languages, countries, or regions.
Find new music:"What songs do Mumford and Sons sing?"
Find a movie:"What movies are playing tonight?" or "Where's Hunger Games playing?"
Search for images:"Show me pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge."
Get directions:"Navigate to Safeway" or "Directions to 1299 Colusa Avenue Berkeley California."
Find nearby places:"Where's the closest coffee shop?"
Plan your trip:"What are some attractions in New York City?"
Book a table:"Book a table for 2 at Cascal on Wednesday night."
Find the time:"What time is it in London?"
Check the weather:"Do I need a jacket today?" or "What's the weather like tomorrow morning?"
Answer trivia questions:"Where was Albert Einstein born?" or "How old is Beyonce?"
Get stock prices:"What's the Alphabet stock price?" ( Disclaimer about financial data )
Translate words or phrases:"How do you say cucumber in Spanish?"
Define a word:"What does gluttony mean?"
Convert between units:"What's 16 ounces in pounds?"
Solve a math problem:"What's the square root of 2209?"