Set up your Google Assistant car accessory

You can use the Google Assistant in any car that has a Bluetooth connection or AUX plug.

Tip: Not all Google Assistant devices work the same. For device-specific instructions, contact your manufacturer.

What you'll need

• A car with a Bluetooth connection or AUX plug
• A phone running the Google Assistant app version 9.61 or higher

Set up your car accessory

Use Bluetooth

1. Plug the car accessory into your car’s socket.
2. Turn on your car. Make sure that you see a blue animated light.
3. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair your phone with your car accessory.
4. Swipe through the cards, then tap Next.
5. If asked, tap Bluetooth.
6. Before starting the audio test, make sure that your car’s audio system is set to correct output.
   Tip: In most cars, this setting is called "Bluetooth" or "Media".
7. After you hear the test tones, tap Next  Done.

Use AUX cable (recommended)

1. Plug the car accessory into your car’s socket.
2. Turn on your car. Make sure that you see a blue animated light.
3. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair your phone with your car accessory.
4. Swipe through the cards, then tap Next.
5. If asked, tap AUX cable.
6. Connect your car and car accessory with the AUX cable, then tap Next.
7. Before starting the audio test, make sure that your car’s audio system is set to the correct output.
8. After you hear a test tone, tap Next  Done.

Once you’ve finished, find out how to use your car accessory.

Use Google Assistant on your car accessory

Use the button to control most actions on the Google Assistant car accessory.

Important: Not all Google Assistant devices work the same. For device-specific instructions, get manufacturer help for your Google Assistant device.

Control your accessory

• Talk to the Google Assistant: Say "Hey Google" or hold the button.
• Stop the Google Assistant: Press the button.
• Get notifications: Say "Hey Google, read my notifications" or press the button on the accessory.
• Answer or end a call: Press the button to answer a call. Press the button again to end a call.
• Mute and unmute the microphone: Double press the button to mute. Double press the button again to unmute.
• Ignore an incoming call: Hold the button.

Learn what the lights mean

Heard "Hey Google" and listening
Getting an answer
Responding
On a phone call
In pairing mode
Connected to phone
Disconnected from phone
Microphone off
Device resetting

Learn more about what you can ask Google Assistant.