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Voice Commands List

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No, but it's a nice idea. So, we'll start a list here and I'll update it as time goes by and people post their discoveries.

Post Voice Commands you use.
  1. Post the name of the function (like "Maps"),
  2. the feature being controlled (like add a destination) and
  3. the command to use (like "Hey Google <business name, city>"
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How should you talk to Google Assistant (aka, the voice command system)?
See OM p.133, 134 for more details on using commands. I just talk to it normally/naturally. For example, I can say "Hey Google, Map", or I can say "Hey Google, open Map" or "Hey google, show me Map" or "Hey Google, show Map". So it's more flexible that memorizing commands. That said, if I use "Maps" instead of "Map" it doesn't understand. Go figure.

When Maps is open, I can say. "Hey Google <business name, city>" and it will pop it on the map, or I can say "Hey Google, add destination <business name, city>"
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Here we go.
  • Assume all commands start with, "Hey Google" or “OK Google” to activate voice recognition. Alternatively, quickly press and release <face talking icon> on the steering wheel controls, or touch Google Assistant on the infotainment home screen. Note: Google Assistant must be set as the Default Assistant.
  • Press <phone hangup icon> on the steering wheel controls to cancel the Google Assistant request, or say "Hey/OK Google, Cancel".

Audible App
Turn it on
"Open Audible" opens the Audible App.

Camera App
See surround view
"Open Camera app."

Charging App
Battery Level
"What's the battery level" displays the current battery level in %. Kind of useful on DIC configurations that don't show the percentage.

General Info
You can ask for numerous conversions of units, random facts, or things like that. Natural language queries connected to the internet are very powerful, and while the car hobbles some of the "fun" queries, you can still do many things.
  • "What is 300kpa in PSI?"
  • "What time does the Home Depot on Main Street close?"
  • "Tell me a poem", "rap for me", or "tell me a joke" for a mild diversion.
  • "Compare yourself to Siri."
  • "Will you marry me?"
  • "Do a barrel roll" (not as complete as the browser version).
  • "What sound does a chicken make?"
  • "who let the dogs out?"
  • "Joke of the day"
Hidden Audio Settings
"Audio settings" displays a hidden menu where you can change several volume sliders by tapping (not sliding). There are also 4 unmarked sliders. What they control is a secret as they are not named.
"Show me sound settings" , "Show Audio settings" also work.
"Adjust Sound" brings up sound adjustments for ring and alert tone selection, system alerts, and volume, including navigation volume.

HVAC
Air Conditioning
“Turn on the A/C”

Change Cabin air temp
"Set temperature to <number>"
“Set temperature to <desired number> degrees”
"Increase temperature by x degrees"

Defrost
"Turn on Rear DEfroster"
"Turn on the front DEfroster"

Seat
"Turn on Seat Heater"
"Turn on passenger Seat Heater"

Steering Wheel
"Turn on steering wheel heater"
"Turn on steering heater"

Map App
Bring Maps app onto screen
"Map" (What I say)

Add a destination:
"<business name, city>"
“Navigate to <destination address>”
“Add <destination> on my way”
“Take me home” (uses Home location set in Google maps.)
"Find McDonalds near me."

Local attractions
"Are there any good pizza joints nearby?"
“Find a <Place of Interest>”

Recenter
"Recenter Map"

Offroad App
See car direction, g-force, car tilt
"Open the off-road app" displays this Easter Egg detailed in another thread

Personal Calendar
Appointments
"Do I have any appointments today?" accesses your personal calander.

Add Calendar Event
"Create calender event"
What's the title of the event?
"Check my supply of square tubing"​
When is it?"
-"Friday"​
At what time?
"11:30am"​
Alright, creating a calendar event Check my supply of square tubing for Friday at 11:30am to 12:30 am.
Do you want to save it?
"Yes"​

Phone Calls initiate cell phone contacts. Make sure the phone is paired using Bluetooth
Call someone
"Call Jennifer"
“Call < phone number>”
"Text Bill"
“Send a message to <contact name>”

Radio App
Change Station
"<station number>"
“Play <AM frequency> AM"
“Play <FM frequency> FM” (like “one oh one point one”)
“Play channel <SiriusXM channel number> on SiriusXM”
“Play <SiriusXM channel name> on Sirius XM”

Radio Off
"Turn volume off" or "Turn volume to 0%"

Change volume
"Increase volume"
"Turn volume to 50%"

Media Source
“Play <Media> on <Audio Source>” (Play media like a song or channel using a specified audio source such as Pandora or Spotify.. See Spotify example below)

Spotify App
Song selection
"Play 'Little Lion Man' by Mumford and Sons on Spotify" (plays on Spotify only if you are explicit). "Play 'New Orleans is Sinking' by the Tragically Hip (plays on YouTube Music by default, or switches to a radio station if not installed).

YouTube App
Open
Fun observation: "Open YouTube" gives a special response that says Google can't open YouTube while driving. Unfortunately, it's the same response you get when in Park.

Weather
Forecast
"Is it going to rain today?"
Do you know what is sorely missing? I hope we get these in future updates. They are:
"Hey google, turn my headlights on" and "hey google, turn one pedal, normal, on" so we don't have to mess with those little buttons behind the steering wheel. One can hope right? :)