How to use Google Assistant in Croatian: a complete guide

Voice assistants have become an indispensable part of the technology we use every day in recent years. Google Assistant, as one of the most famous and widespread, offers users the ability to manage devices, applications and smart home systems using voice only. What is particularly useful for users in Croatia is that Google Assistant increasingly recognizes the Croatian language, which means that commands can be given naturally and simply.

In this tutorial you will find out How to use Google Assistant in Croatian On smartphones and smart speakers, which commands work best, how to set up routines and automation, and how to use the full potential of this assistant in everyday life.

How to set up Google Assistant in Croatian

Before you start using all the options, it is important to set the assistant correctly:

Check the update of the applications
- Open Google Play Store and update the app Google.
- Check Android updates as well.
Change language in settings
- Go to Settings > Google > Google app settings > Search, assistant and voice.
- Choose Google Assistant > languages.
- Set Croatian as the main language.
Activate ‘OK Google’ or ‘Hey Google’
- Turn on the option Voice Match.
- Record your voice so that the assistant can recognize you.

After these steps, your Google Assistant will be ready for use in Croatian.

Basic commands of Google Assistant in Croatian

One of the biggest advantages of a voice assistant is practicality. Here are some of the most commonly used commands:

calls and messages
- ‘Call Mom.’
- ‘Send a message to Ivan via WhatsApp.’
information and everyday needs
- ‘What is the weather like tomorrow in Zagreb?’
- “What time is it in New York?”
- ‘Translate ‘Good Morning’ into Croatian.’
Organization and reminders
- ‘Remind me tomorrow at 8 am to take the papers away.’
- ‘Add meeting to the calendar on Friday at 10 am.’
Navigation
- ‘Show me the way to the nearest gas station.’
- ‘How long does it take me to get to Split by car?’

How to use Google Assistant on smartphones

On a smartphone, the assistant can serve as an extended hand of the user. The most useful functions include:

Opening applications
- ‘Open YouTube.’
- ‘Start the camera.’
quick control of settings
- ‘Turn on Wi-Fi.’
- ‘Turn off Bluetooth.’
Multimedia and entertainment
- ‘Let me a song from the Dirty Theater.’
- ‘Please Podcast on Technology.’

How to use Google Assistant on smart speakers

Google Nest and Google Home speakers especially come to the fore when used at home:

Smart home control
- ‘Let the light on in the living room.’
- ‘Set the thermostat to 22 degrees.’
information at the moment
- ‘How long does it take to cook rice?’
- “How much is $100 in euros?”
Fun and relaxation
- ‘Let relaxing music.’
- ‘Tell me a joke.’

video and audio commands

Google Assistant can manage both video and audio content on devices that support Chromecast or have smart displays.

Video
- ‘Let the Stranger Things series on Netflix.’
- ‘Show me a YouTube video about the pancake recipe.’
audio
- ‘Let Radio Antena Zagreb.’
- ‘Please play the playlist to practice on Spotify.’

routines and automation

Routines are one of the most useful features. They allow a series of actions to be started with one voice query.

Examples of routines:

morning routine
- Command: ‘Good morning.’
- Actions: Turns on lights, speaks weather forecast, reads news, moves music.
night routine
- Command: ‘Good night.’
- Action: Turns off the lights, locks the door, turns off Wi-Fi.
Coming home
- Command: ‘I arrived home.’
- Actions: Turn on the lights, turn on heating, play your favorite music.

Advantages of using Google Assistant in Croatian

natural communication – There is no need to speak English.
faster organization – Calendar, reminders and alarms work without typing.
smart home – Easy control of lights, heating and devices.
Multimedia without hands – Music, video and radio available by voice.

limitations and disadvantages

Although Google Assistant is extremely advanced, there are some limitations:

Some more complex phrases in Croatian have not yet been perfectly recognized.
Support for local applications and services is sometimes limited.
Voice shopping and advanced business functions are not available in all regions.

The future of Google Assistant in Croatia

Considering the trends, it is expected that Google Assistant will understand the Croatian language more and more, that more localized applications will be available and that smart devices will become the standard in more and more households.