Google Assistant can already provide a lot of local information, be it about a business or just traffic, and the company is now improving its ability to provide information about the user’s vicinity. Starting today, Google Assistant is better at providing local help. It will be able to assist users if they’re looking for nearby services like an electrician, house cleaner, plumber, and more.
As is the case with Google Assistant, users just need to give it a voice command to get Assistant to find what they’re looking for. They can say something like “Ok Google, find me a plumber,” and it’s going to do the rest. This will work across all platforms that Google Assistant is available on, such as Google Home, a voice-activated speaker, Android, and iOS devices.
In many cities, Google is going to suggest service providers that either it has prescreened or companies like HomeAdvisor and Porch have so that users can book their services confidently.
Even if a user is in a city where guaranteed or screened providers aren’t available, Assistant will just give them answers with nearby results.
Google will be rolling out this feature gradually in the United States over the coming week so if you don’t see it live today, don’t worry. You will eventually get it as well.
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