You can set, edit, and delete tasks with Google Assistant.
- Tasks might get restricted or blocked if you use Digital Wellbeing tools like Downtime or Filters.
- You can also create, check, and edit Google Tasks.
Tip: For Digital Wellbeing to work correctly, your devices and apps must be up to date.
Set up tasks
To use tasks on a shared Google Assistant device, like a speaker or Smart Display:
Create a task
Important: The option to set tasks for a certain location is no longer available. You can still set tasks for a certain time and set routines for some locations.
With Google Assistant
You can ask Google Assistant to set a task for you. For example, you can say:
- "Hey Google, set a task."
- "Hey Google, remind me to call Mom at noon tomorrow."
On the web
To set a task in a browser:
- On your computer, go to Google Tasks.
- Click Create .
Check your tasks
In the Google Assistant app
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
- Under "All settings," tap Tasks.
In the Google app
- Open the Google app .
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial Tasks.
Manage your task settings
Edit a task on your phoneYou can manage your tasks in the Google Assistant settings.
- Say "Hey Google, open Tasks."
- Tap the task you want to edit.
- Select your preferences.
You can change a task’s details like the time. For example, you can say: “Hey Google, change my task to buy milk to 5:00 PM.”
On a phone or tablet
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
- Under "All settings," tap Tasks.
- Mark the circle next to the task you want to mark as completed.
On a computer
- On your computer, go to Google Tasks.
- Mark the circle next to the task you want to mark as completed.
- “Hey Google, delete my task to empty the dishwasher.”
- “Hey Google, delete all of my tasks.”
Manage your task notifications
Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
In your Settings app
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Notifications App Notifications.
- Tap your Google app .
- Turn Tasks on or off.