Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages only. Where not available, Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Check availability at https://support.google.com/assistant. Google Assistant can help you search information online, translate words and sentences, make notes and calendar appointments, for example. You can use Google Assistant even when your phone is locked. However, Google Assistant asks you to unlock your phone before accessing your private data.
To access the Google Assistant services, press the Google Assistant key. When you press the key for the first time, you are asked to sign in with your Google account or create a new account. To speak with Google Assistant, press the key and ask your question. You see Google Assistant’s answer on your phone’s display.
If your country or region does not support Google Assistant, you can still use the Google Assistant key: