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ACTIVATE VOICE ASSISTANT IN YOUR VEHICLE

Talk to Google Gemini* or Google Assistant* for hands-free help in your vehicle. Call or text friends, listen to music, set reminders or even change the temperature in your vehicle. 

Gemini is an opt-in upgrade to Google Assistant, offering more natural conversations through Gemini Live and complex assistance while you drive. Gemini requires a paid service plan or trial for MY24 and older vehicles. MY25+ vehicles will automatically get AI assistance from Google in their vehicle with OnStar Basics*.

How to activate Gemini or Google Assistant* (default):

  1. Simply say “Hey Google” followed by a voice command.
  2. Tap the Gemini or Google Assistant icon on the center display, then say a voice command. 
  3. Perform a short press and release of the Push-to-Talk button on the steering wheel. 
  4. Tap the Microphone icon or Gemini spark icon while in Google Maps*.

With Google Assistant, try saying “Hey Google” followed by one of the commands listed below:

  • "Call Sally"
  • “Text Jimmy ‘on my way’”
  • “Set the temperature to 70 degrees”
  • "Navigate to the closest charging station”
  • “Play Lithium on SiriusXM” 
  • “Navigate home”
  • “Navigate to San Francisco”  

For more complex assistance with Gemini, try saying, “Hey Google,” followed by one of the commands listed below:   

  • “Can you find golf courses nearby with a low slope and a decent price?” 
  • “Share my ETA with Hannah and apologize for being late” 
  • “My passenger is cold”
  • “Tell me a short story about a family road trip through a magical land in the style of a classic radio drama” 

Use Your Paired Phone’s Compatible Voice Assistant*
You can also use the voice assistant of your Bluetooth*-paired, compatible smartphone, such as Siri* on iPhone® devices. To use it, press and hold the Push-to-Talk button on the right side of the steering wheel until you hear the Siri tone. After the prompt, say your command.

Enable Gemini or Google Assistant to Read Text Messages

To enable Gemini or Google Assistant to read your text messages, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Settings icon on the center display.
  2. From the Settings menu, scroll and press Google.
  3. Select “Google Gemini” or “Google Assistant.”
  4. Scroll and select “Read and Respond to Vehicle Notifications.”

Gemini or Google Assistant will then be allowed to read your new text messages aloud in the vehicle via Voice Assistant.
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