Google built-in* provides a personalized and seamless way to enhance your in-vehicle experience. Talk to Google for hands-free help in the car. Call or text friends, listen to music, set reminders or change the temperature in your vehicle using just your voice. Google Maps gets you where you need to go and what you need to know on your drive, including live traffic updates, nearby charging stations and more. And with Google Play, you can download some of your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks and more. 

If your vehicle comes with Google built-in compatibility, you’ll see Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play icons on the center display. 

For the best experience with the system: 

• A Google Account isn’t required, but signing in with your account will provide a more complete and personalized experience. 
  
• Many features, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, require a paid service plan (see question below for details about which features require a service plan) 
• Some features require you to pair your compatible phone 
• Some third-party apps (such as Spotify*) require a separate account and, in some cases, a paid subscription to access them in the vehicle 
• Download and sign in your vehicle mobile app* on your compatible phone 

A Google Account is not required, but signing into the system with your account will provide a more complete and personalized experience. Certain features, such as downloading apps on Google Play, can only be used if you are signed in to a Google Account. 

Note: You do not need a Gmail Account to create a Google Account. You can use a different email address. 

Some features, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and apps on Google Play, require a service plan or trial. Once the initial connectivity period included with your vehicle purchase ends, you will be able to choose from several plan options to enable continued use of those features. 

Android auto and Apple CarPlay available via projection on select vehicles. 

The Setup Wizard is designed to walk you through the steps of setting up and personalizing the system anytime you create a new profile in the vehicle. It will prompt you to sign in to your GM Account (user profile) and Google Account, pair your phone via Bluetooth,^®* and more if you wish to do so. You can skip certain steps, but keep in mind, skipping setup steps may impact the user experience of the system. 

You will also be asked to accept or decline certain permissions, such as location services. You can read more about each of these requests before you accept or decline. Note: In some cases, declining may prevent the use of certain features. 

The Setup Wizard must be completed while the vehicle is in PARK. If you start driving the vehicle while the Setup Wizard is in use, it will close and then remind you to continue setup again next time you start the vehicle. 

Get additional help setting up the system from Google. 

You can skip certain steps, but the next time you start the vehicle, you may be reminded to finish any skipped steps. Some features of the system will require you to accept or decline certain permissions to use them. 

You can manually update your apps on Google Play or turn on auto-updates. 

To manually update the app, open the menu from the Google Play and select “My apps,” then select “Update.” 

For automatic updates, go to “settings” in the Google Play and select “auto-updates.” 

Your GM Account is different from your Google Account. Each account enables different functionalities within the vehicle. 

Your GM Account is the same account you use to access your other vehicle services, such as the myChevrolet or myGMC mobile app and owner resources. Use the same email address you provided to your Dealer when you purchased your vehicle. Signing in with this account ensures your personalized settings, such as your favorite radio stations and your paired phone, are remembered in the vehicle. This way, you won’t have to set the infotainment system up each time you drive. 

Your Google Account allows you to bring additional personalization into the vehicle that is tied to the Google apps and services you may use. For example, your saved home and work addresses will appear in Google Maps in the vehicle. You can also access your Google calendar in the vehicle using Google Assistant. You must be signed into your Google Account to download apps on Google Play in the vehicle. After you sign in, the profile name in the vehicle will match your Google Account name. 

Note: Using a Google Account is optional and at the discretion of the user. When signing in with your Google Account, you will be asked to review the Google Terms and Privacy Statement and accept them in order to continue. 

You can store up to seven user profiles in the vehicle, not including the guest profile. 

To switch profiles or access profile-related settings, tap the name in the upper-left corner of the screen. 

Yes. You can tap on the name to get to your user profile. From there, you can edit the name that is displayed on the screen. If you’ve signed into your Google Account on the infotainment system, the name associated with your Google Account will automatically appear. 

Quick Start Up will be available on select 2022MY and later vehicles equipped with Google built-in. To check on your vehicle with Google built-in, go to Settings > System > Quick Start Up to enable.

Just like with a smartphone, this capability allows you to conveniently reboot your center display without shutting off your vehicle.

About 15 seconds to initiate the reboot.

To get started with a voice command, you can do the following: 

1. With your voice: Simply say “Hey Google” inside of the vehicle 
   
2. The icon on screen: Tap the Google Assistant icon in the app tray or on the home screen 
3. Steering wheel button: Press and release the Push-To-Talk button on the steering wheel (a short press) 

Microphone in Maps: When using Maps, tap the microphone icon 

Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, here are some example voice commands: 

• Phone calls/communication 
  • “Call Sally” 
  • “Call 1-888-555-5555” 
  • “Text Alex ‘on my way’” 
• Media controls 
  • “Play radio” 
  • “Turn up the volume” 
  • “Play music” 
• Vehicle controls 
  • “Set the temperature to 70 degrees” 
  • “Turn on the defroster” 
  • “Turn the fan speed to 3” 
• Navigation 
  • “Navigate home” 
  • “Show me coffee shops open now” 
  • “Add a gas station on my route” 
• Productivity 
  • “What’s on my agenda?” 
  • “Remind me to pick up dry cleaning at 6 p.m. tomorrow” 
  • “Add milk to my shopping list” 

In addition to Google Assistant, you can opt to use other voice assistants in the vehicle, depending on your preference. 

• Alexa Built-In*: The Alexa app will soon be available with Google built-in. You can access Alexa by tapping the ALEXA icon on your screen, or you can set it as your vehicle’s default voice system, which allows you to use the Push-To-Talk button on the steering wheel and wake word (“Alexa…”) to access Alexa (requires a paid service plan or trial) 
• Siri^®*: If you’ve paired your compatible iPhone^® with the system, you can access Siri via Apple CarPlay.^® To initiate a Siri voice command, press and hold the Push-To-Talk button on the steering wheel (a long press) 

Note: Some vehicle commands, such as climate controls, can only be accessed using Google Assistant. 

You may need to enable Google Assistant notifications in your vehicle. To do this, tap the SETTINGS icon on the home screen of your infotainment system. Then, tap Settings > Apps and Permissions > Special App Access > Notification Access, and toggle Google Assistant on. 

After that, you may need to disconnect and then pair your phone back to the system. You can do this by going to Settings > Connections > Phones > Options (for the selected phone) > Disconnect > Options (for the selected phone) > Connect. 

Android auto and Apple CarPlay available via projection on select vehicles. 

To use Google Maps, you’ll need a paid service plan or trial. For the best experience, you should also sign in to your Google Account (the system will prompt you to do so when you open the MAPS app). Tap the MAPS icon on your screen to begin. 

1. If you’re in PARK: Tap the SEARCH bar in the upper-left corner of the screen to type in a location, address, point of Interest or destination category (e.g., restaurants, charging station) 
2. If you’re driving: Tap the MICROPHONE icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to enter and address by voice using Google Assistant 
3. Choose your destination from the list of options on the screen or change your search to find other locations 
4. After you select your destination, available routes will be displayed on the screen. If there are multiple options, choose the route you’d like to use to confirm. You can also tap Routing Options for additional choices 
5. Verify the location and route by tapping Start. Your route will begin 

For electric vehicles, additional mapping features are available: 

• Plan your route based on your state of charge or preferred charging stations 
• Search for charging stations along your route 
• See the estimated charge state at arrival 
• When your battery state of charge gets low, Maps will prompt you to add a stop at a charge station to your route 

When you’re signed in to your Google Account, your saved addresses will automatically appear as suggested destinations in the vehicle. If you’ve programmed home and work addresses into the Google Maps app on your compatible phone using the same Google Account you’re using in the vehicle, they will appear in the vehicle. 

You can also go into the Settings menu in Google Maps and tap “Edit home or work” to save new addresses. 

Yes. You can ask Google to help you navigate home, find the nearest gas station or charging station, or ask about a store’s hours — all without taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. Just say, “Hey Google” or press and release the Push-To-Talk button on the steering wheel. 

This feature is currently unavailable. For a full map of Super Cruise compatible roads visit onstar.com/supercruise.

Google Play allows you to easily download some your favorite apps* designed for the vehicle, just as you would on your phone. Conveniently listen to your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks and more directly from your vehicle. See a list of available apps here. 

After you download them in the vehicle, you can use the apps for your enjoyment on your infotainment system. 

To download and use the apps, you will need the following: 

• A properly equipped vehicle 
• A Google Account (you must sign in to your account on the infotainment system) 
• A paid service plan or trial that includes in-vehicle data 
• Some third-party apps may also require their own account or subscription (e.g., a Spotify subscription) 

If you don’t have a Google Account, you can create one by going to accounts.google.com on a mobile device or computer. You can also create one on the infotainment screen while in PARK. 

A variety of apps are available on Google Play, including music, podcasts, news, sports, weather, audiobooks and more. Just like the app store on your compatible mobile device, the catalog of apps on Google Play in the vehicle may grow and change over time. As new apps are added to the store, your vehicle will automatically update the catalog (requires an active service plan). 

Some GM system apps (e.g., System Manager, Terms and Conditions, etc.) are required to enable the infotainment system’s functionality — like the factory operating system apps on your mobile devices. These apps run in the background and do not require interaction, rather they ensure they are always up to date with the latest functionality and system needs. For the best performance, you should not uninstall these apps. 

Here’s how to download an app in the vehicle: 

1. First, with the vehicle in PARK, make sure you’re signed in to your Google Account on the infotainment system 
2. Tap the PLAY STORE icon on the infotainment screen 
3. The catalog of available apps will appear with different categories suggested 
4. Scroll through the catalog to browse apps or tap the SEARCH icon (a magnifying glass) in the upper-right corner of the screen to look for a specific app 
5. Tap an app to see a brief description, then tap INSTALL if you’d like to download it 
6. After the app finishes downloading, it will appear as an icon on your infotainment system’s home screen (you may have to swipe left or right to find it) 
7. Tap the app’s icon to begin using it 

To delete an app you’ve already downloaded, go to Google Play in the vehicle and find the app you want to remove. Then tap “Uninstall.” 

For connected vehicles (with an active service plan or trial), the catalog of apps on Google Play and any apps downloaded to the vehicle will be automatically updated as needed via over-the-air Updates if you opt into automatic updates. 

It’s important to note that while third-party apps can auto-update or “self-update” if you are not signed in, you cannot use the Google Play store to browse for more third-party apps if you are not signed in. If you choose not to have any apps auto-update, you can disable that in settings. It is recommended that you enable automatic app updates for the best experience and to ensure you’re using the latest version of the app available.