Question: What is Google Now?

Answer: Google describes Google Now like this:

• See helpful cards with information you need throughout your day, before you even ask. Google Now automatically learns your actions, locations, appointments, searches and more to deliver information when and where you need it. All automatically, so you don’t have to be on your phone to use your phone. It will act as your own personal assistant. Google Now does not require an internet connection in order to listen and translate your voice commands.

Question: How do I launch Google Now?

Answer: Press and hold the HOME button to launch Google Now. If this is the first time it is launched, there will be a walk through explaining the features of Google Now. After the first time setup simply press and hold HOME to access Google Now. Tap the microphone button to speak your questions, commands, or searches.

Question: How do I dismiss Cards in Google Now?

Answer: To dismiss a card, simply swipe left or right on the card.

Question: How do I customize Google Now?

Answer: Follow these steps to customize what Google Now displays:

1. Press and hold the HOME button to launch Google Now.
2. Tap Menu. If there are multiple cards on the screen, Menu is located at the end of the list.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Google Now.
5. Tap on a category to configure.
   To enable or disable a category, tap the On/Off slider located at the top right.
   To determine how often a card shows up for a specific category, tap on the option to make a selection.

Question: How do I disable Google Now?

Answer: Follow these steps to disable Google Now completely:

1. Press and hold the HOME button to launch Google Now.
2. Tap Menu. If there are multiple cards on the screen, Menu is located at the end of the list.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Google Now.
5. Tap the On slider located at the top right.
6. Tap Turn off to confirm selection.