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Waze is getting Google Assistant support in the US

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Sep 23, 2019, 3:38 PM

Waze is getting Google Assistant support in the US

Google Assistant support is coming to Waze, which means you'll be able to use voice commands while navigating to your destination. The new feature is rolling out starting today and should become available to all English-speaking Android users in the United States in the next few days.

Waze users can now say “Hey Google” within the app to access the Assistant. It will let them make a calendar appointment, play music, make calls, or find a coffee shop nearby, without having to leave the Waze navigation screen.

If you don't see Google Assistant when you open Waze, simply tap the mic or head to the Google Assistant settings in Voice & Sound. In the next window, tap “Enable now” to start using Google Assistant in Waze.

Here are some of the voice commands that you can use in Waze once Google Assistant becomes available:

Hey Google, navigate home
Hey Google, navigate to a coffee shop
Hey Google, find gas stations
Hey Google, report traffic
Hey Google, what’s my ETA?
Hey Google, show alternative routes
Hey Google, show directions
Hey Google, allow/avoid tolls

Waze hasn't mentioned anything about the availability of Google Assistant outside of the United States, nor whether or not non-English speaking users will get it.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.