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Google Assistant will lose these 17 features in the next few weeks

Most of the actions Google is removing relate to voice commands and were 'underutilized.' If you miss them, here's what you can do.

Nearly 20 features are being removed from the service, including one that specifically impacts Pixel users. Setting an alarm that uses media, music, or radio Playing and controlling audiobooks on Google Play Books with your voice Managing a stopwatch on smart displays and speakers Using your voice to send an email, video or audio message Rescheduling an event in Google Calendar with your voice Using App Launcher in Google Assistant driving mode on Google Maps to read and send messages, make calls, and control media Viewing your sleep summaries Viewing the "Commute to Work" time estimates on smart displays Seeing caller ID on calls made from speakers and smart displays (unless using Duo) Checking personal travel itineraries by voice Asking for information about your contacts Asking to take certain actions by voice, such as sending a payment, making a reservation, or posting to social media Accessing or managing your cookbooks, transferring recipes from device to device, playing an instructional recipe video, or showing step-by-step recipes Using your voice to call a device or broadcast a message to your Google Family Group Asking to schedule or hear previously scheduled Family Bell announcements Asking to meditate with Calm Controlling activities on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices with your voice At present, users can tap the microphone on the search bar to trigger the Google Assistant and set a timer, send a message, or handle a smart home task.

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