Do you use Google Assistant on your Pixel 3?

[jabaa]

I sorta use GA. I'm still a little self conscious about using it in public (e.g. on public transit) though. I also just forget to use it sometimes and find myself typing in searches. But I'm making a conscious effort to use it more because I see the power in it.

GA was like 5th on the list of things that drew me to the Pixel 3. Camera, pure Android, being able to use it on Fi, being immersed in google's ecosystem (latter two not pixel3-specific I realize) all came before GA for me.

 

[Almeuit]

I'm still a little self conscious about using it in public (e.g. on public transit) though.

I just type to it in those occasions if need be. Depending on the task I am trying to do.

 

[anon(10092459)]

I sorta use GA. I'm still a little self conscious about using it in public (e.g. on public transit) though. I also just forget to use it sometimes and find myself typing in searches. But I'm making a conscious effort to use it more because I see the power in it.

GA was like 5th on the list of things that drew me to the Pixel 3. Camera, pure Android, being able to use it on Fi, being immersed in google's ecosystem (latter two not pixel3-specific I realize) all came before GA for me.

Your user case is interesting to me. Curious to hear your thoughts on getting a speaker for the home.

 

[foxbat121]

The reason I pick GA over Alexa is so that I don't have to waste money put Echo in every room to control home automation. I have one or two Google Home speakers in my home which is more than enough. Everywhere else I go, I have either my Android phone or Android watch with me. Both support the same GA function as Google Home. Even when I'm driving, I can control my home using Android Auto the same way. You just can't do that with Alexa. And of course, use Google Assistant to put in navigation address is even better with Android Auto and Google Maps.

 

[ClintRo]

Funny you say that.... The damn speakers hear me several rooms away... Haha

 

[anon(10092459)]

The reason I pick GA over Alexa is so that I don't have to waste money put Echo in every room to control home automation. I have one or two Google Home speakers in my home which is more than enough. Everywhere else I go, I have either my Android phone or Android watch with me. Both support the same GA function as Google Home. Even when I'm driving, I can control my home using Android Auto the same way. You just can't do that with Alexa. And of course, use Google Assistant to put in navigation address is even better with Android Auto and Google Maps.

This is what I mean... One of the reason that GA is primary for me is that it's everywhere I am. Alexa, just can't get to that level. There reach of GA is plays an important part in my decisions.

 

[Almeuit]

Funny you say that.... The damn speakers hear me several rooms away... Haha

Yep if I yell loud enough multiple ping up but usually the closest one will answer.

 

[digitalbreak]

Yep if I yell loud enough multiple ping up but usually the closest one will answer.

Lenovo Smart Display microphones are very powerful ! It can hear me from almost any room in my home, lol!

 

[Almeuit]

Lenovo Smart Display microphones are very powerful ! It can hear me from almost any room in my home, lol!

Yep I have a mini home in the bedroom, Lenovo in the kitchen, and Google Hub in the Office.

 

[TraderGary]

Google Mini in the family room.
Google Mini in the master bedroom.
Google Mini between kitchen and dining room.
Pixel Stand is as good as a Google Mini in my office.
Pixel Stand in Kate's office.
Kate and I both have Pixel 3 XL's and GA gets a lot of use.

 

[Shantek Studios]

When I had my Samsung and was stuck with Bixby as the default (although I could still use the assistant, just not as easily) I thought the assistant (squeeze to trigger it) would be a huge draw card.

For me after getting my Pixel 3 XL, it's a great to have feature but I don't use it as much as I thought I would. But then I have like 6 google assistant powered devices throughout my house so they probably get 90% of my commands anyway