8 Google Assistant tips for holiday travelers and hosts

There are five. You can check in on your order without lifting a finger. Say something like, "Hey, when is my Walmart order arriving?"

There are six. There is always a lot to prepare if you are a host. You can no longer say "Hey Google" for certain quick phrases on your Nest Hub Max. You can say things like "Set an alarm for 8am" to remind you to turn on the oven, or "Set a timer for 13 minutes" while you bake cookies.

There are seven. When I get home, my family likes to greet me. Even if they are in the middle of cooking or watching a holiday movie, they can see me on their home security system. All you have to do is say "Hey Google, show me the front door camera" and you're good to go.

There are eight. If you need to announce something to your guests, broadcast it to the entire house. Share a message to multiple devices at the same time. Get everyone to the dinner table fast by broadcasting "Dinner is ready!"

It's important to come together with your loved ones during the holidays. If you use the Assistant features, you can take some of the stress out of planning and leave plenty of room for quality time.