As part of its international rollout in India, Google introduced the “Driving Mode Assistant” function. Google users in Australia, Great Britain, Ireland and Singapore can also use the feature that improves the driving experience. Previously, the “Assistant Driving Mode” was only available in the USA.
What is the Google Assistant Driving Mode?
With the Google Assistant driving mode, drivers can easily do their jobs while keeping the focus on the road. “Driving mode makes all of this possible without ever leaving the navigation screen, so you can minimize distractions on the road,” said Google.
With this feature, you can easily use your voice to make and receive calls or send texts. You can also check new messages for all of your messaging apps in one place, so you don’t have to open separate apps on your smartphone.
The driver assistant notifies the driver when they receive an incoming call that you can answer or decline using only your voice commands. For entertainment purposes, you can play music from the libraries of YouTube Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many more.
How do I turn on driving with the Google Assistant?
Currently, Google has introduced the “driver assistant” function for selected users as part of its test program. If you’ve received an invitation to test driving the Google Assistant, you can start using the feature right away.
You’ll need to tap the pop-up on your Google Maps apps while navigating to a destination. You can also activate the mode by selecting the “Transporatation” option in your Google Assistant settings.
Which devices support driving with the Google Assistant?
According to Google, smartphones with Android 9.0 or higher can use the assistant driving mode. In addition, the feature works fine on devices with 4 GB of RAM or more.
