In 2019, we started a YouTube series called Assistant on Air where we sat down to chat with people who build for Google Assistant. The goal was to have conversations about our guest’s insights and learnings from their experiences building voice actions. Each episode is focused on a different topic or theme like ways to build a voice application, how to build for smart home, reaching users, connecting with the community, conversational design, and so much more. Help support this podcast by giving it a rating on the platform and share it with others who are interested in the voice space to help spread the word. #AoGDevs
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Toni Klopfenstein, Developer Relation Engineer, welcomes Allen Firstenberg, Google Developer Expert for Google Assistant, to chat about the future of Google Assistant and the pivot towards focusing on App Actions for Android applications. Allen shares the benefits of App Actions for developers, users, and features to incorporate in the future. Watch this episode on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3Cu3Knm Resources: Conversational Action Sunset → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples Watch more episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Subscribe to Google Developers → https://goo.gle/developers #AssistantOnAir
8/23/22 • 07:58
App Actions is the nexus that enables users to quickly access an app's functionality with just their voice. But what if we told you incorporating App Actions on your smart watch was a possibility too? In this podcast, we’ll explore how App Actions works with Wear OS apps. Specifically, we’ll take a look at how App Actions and Wear OS work together to voicify media based and fitness apps alike. Overall, this video will demonstrate the value of adding Assistant functionality to your apps on Wear OS devices, and how it enables users to have a unified voice experience between their phone and smart watch! Resources: Watch this episode of #AssistanOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3zYST1G App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples Watch more episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Subscribe to Google Developers → https://goo.gle/developers #AssistantOnAir
8/16/22 • 07:00
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineer Jessica Earley-Cha and Google Assistant Product Manager Madhukar Srivastava chat about how Google Assistant enhances the Android for Cars experience with voicified apps. Specifically, they’ll speak to how to incorporate Google Assistant on their Android Auto and Android Automotive OS apps. Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3QB2pyL Resources: App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples Watch more episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Subscribe to Google Developers → https://goo.gle/developers #AssistantOnAir
8/9/22 • 12:47
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineer Toni Klopfenstein and Rebecca Nathenson - Assistant PM Director - chat about how Google Assistant helps devices and apps work better together through a natural intuitive interface. Moreover, they walk us through an overview of App Actions and its benefits. From discussing new features - such as App Install suggestions, brandless queries, and integration with Wear OS - to automotive features, this podcast will help you understand how App Actions heightens voice experiences for users and developers alike across various applications. Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3SqD8Jt Resources: App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples
8/2/22 • 12:53
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineers Jessica Earley-Cha and Toni Klopfenstein sit down to chat about Conversational Actions sunset FAQs that have emerged. Can you still use and customize existing conversational actions? Do you have to delete your action after the turndown? What are the benefits of App Actions over Conversational Actions? Listen to this episode to find out! Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3w3vkUD Resources: Conversational Action Sunset → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples
7/26/22 • 12:38
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relation Engineers Toni Klopfenstein and Jessica Earley-Cha chat about some big news for Google Assistant. Specifically, they talk about the pivot that Google Assistant is taking from conversational actions to uplevel user experiences and make integration easier for Android developers. They also talk about the upcoming importance of App Actions in fast tracking Assistant integration into apps,how App Actions is going to benefit users and devs alike, and how devs can stay active and up-to-date in the Google Assistant sphere! Watch this #AssistantOnAir episode on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3B81S35 Resources: Check out the Conversational Action sunset blog → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset-blog Check out the Conversational Actions sunset overview → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples
7/19/22 • 10:28
In this podcast, Developer Relations Engineers Jessica Earley Cha and Toni Klopfenstein sit down and talk about how to build for Google Assistant and its latest updates. They talk about Google Assistant’s role within the Android space, Android voice development, and the different ways in which Google Assistant easily integrates and works with Android applications. Check out the #AssistantonAir video on our channel → https://goo.gle/3o3lCNj Subscribe to Google Developers → https://goo.gle/developers
7/12/22 • 07:01
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In today’s episode, Leon Nicholls (Developer Relations Engineer for Google Assistant) is joined by John Hsu (Product Manager for Google Assistant). With 10+ years in the games industry, John shares 3 unique opportunities of building games for smart displays, what game genres port well to this new platform, and how to engage new players with this common-area device. Assistant on Air - Games season → https://goo.gle/2HqiYiH Subscribe to Google Developers → https://goo.gle/developers
3/17/21 • 11:27
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In today’s episode, Leon Nicholls (Developer Relations Engineer for the Google Assistant) is joined by Andrezza Valentin (Creative Director at MediaMonks) who led the creative elements behind the game Cookie Detective. Hear how persona, onboarding, and helpful tap elements were created to help younger audiences enjoy this smart display game. Other episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Please subscribe for more updates → https://goo.gle/googledevs
3/15/21 • 08:35
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In today’s episode, Mary Chen (Strategy Lead for Google Assistant) chats with Eric Heaton (Technical Director at B-Reel), who led the development of the charades party game Mime Jam. Learn about the concepting, design, and development of this smart display game built with Continuous Match Mode. Other episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Please subscribe for more updates → https://goo.gle/googledevs
3/10/21 • 09:23
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In today’s episode, Leon Nicholls (Developer Relations Engineer for Google Assistant) chats with Richard Heuser (Technical Director at MediaMonks), who led the development of Cookie Detective and Junior Chef. Hear Richard describe the technical considerations of building kid-friendly games, handling intents and errors, and being an early user of Actions Builder, Actions SDK, and Home storage. Watch more Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Please subscribe for more updates → https://goo.gle/googledevs
3/8/21 • 08:34
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset ** Welcome to season 5 of Assistant on Air. This season is all about game development and we’re having conversations -- at home -- with designers and developers who recently built some fun and creative Assistant games for smart displays. In this episode, Mary Chen (Strategy Lead for Google Assistant) meets with Melissa Ames (UX designer at B-Reel), who plotted the design of the game Gnome Garden. Hear how the user experience, persona, and rich visuals were developed for this ambient-style game. Interested in playing Gnome Garden? It will be launching shortly so check back soon. In the meantime, just say, “Hey Google, let’s play a game” on your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max to discover other fun games. Actions on Google docs → https://goo.gle/2YIelnq Other episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Please subscribe for more updates → https://goo.gle/googledevs
3/3/21 • 08:47
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Welcome to season 5 of Assistant on Air. We’re all at home, but we’ve got a lot of great content coming your way! This season, we’re chatting with designers and developers who collaborated with the Google Assistant team on a couple of new games for smart displays. Meet co-hosts Mary Chen (Google Assistant Strategy Lead) and Leon Nicholls (Google Assistant Developer Relations Engineer), who together launched a project to create several games for smart displays. In this episode, they’ll chat about the makings of this initiative and why games are a great use case for smart displays. Try out the games! Just say, “Hey Google, play Mime Jam” or “Hey Google, play Cookie Detective” on your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max. Other episodes of Assistant on Air → https://goo.gle/2X0nBqG Please subscribe for more updates → https://goo.gle/googledevs
3/1/21 • 07:44
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Ismael Chaile, a GDE for the Google Assistant. Ismael is the Founder and CEO for Aineth, a startup working with the Google Assistant and creating actions for the community. In this episode, Ismael will give us his tips for building and developing actions for the community.
4/10/20 • 12:05
Meet Eliza Camberogiannis, a GDE for the Google Assistant. Eliza is a passionate Android developer who just recently joined the Google Developer Experts team. In this episode, we’ll learn how to extend your Android app to the Google Assistant.
3/26/20 • 18:54
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Martin Krcek, a GDE for the Google Assistant. Martin discusses voice for the Google Assistant, organizing a hackathon in his hometown of the Czech Republic, ultimately leading to the Global Voice Hackathon by collaborating with Google Developer Experts around the world.
3/16/20 • 15:01
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Denis Valášek, a Google Developer Expert. Dennis discusses his journey and how Google Developer Groups and Google Developer Expert communities supported him during this episode with our host, Google Developer Advocate Jessica Dene Early-Cha.
3/9/20 • 10:25
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Adi Mazor Kario, a Google Developer Expert. Adi discusses her strategy with clients, the four stages of design methodology, and more during this episode with our host, Google Developer Advocate Daniel Myers.
3/2/20 • 16:53
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Sachin Kumar, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Google Assistant. Sachin hosts workshops for beginners, and expands beyond beginner level to teaching how to build meaningful Actions with Machine Learning APIs. He is also touches on building for Interactive Canvas.
2/20/20 • 11:59
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Allen Firstenberg, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Assistant. He shares his experience helping other developers understand the technology and how to develop it into their applications. Hear Allen discuss his work with both Google Assistant and Glass.
2/13/20 • 06:53
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Steven Gray, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Google Assistant as he shares his experiences and learnings from building an Action he built for his students called Scavenger Hunt.
2/11/20 • 08:27
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Yüksel Tolun, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Google Assistant. Yüksel is a big part of the developer community in Turkey, and teaches developers best practices for how to translate their Actions.
2/6/20 • 08:22
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Amanda Cavallaro, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Assistant. Amanda shares her experience building two different Actions; one all about karaoke and another all about Aikido and the Japanese culture. Her goal is to bring her expertise and passion to others!
2/5/20 • 05:49
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Joe Birch, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Assistant. He shares his experience building Chord Assist, an Action which makes playing guitar more accessible for everyone.
1/31/20 • 08:28
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Meet Aygul Zagidullina, Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Google Assistant, as she shares her experiences of building Actions. Learn about how Actions which are useful and unique can have great user reach with zero marketing.
1/29/20 • 07:36
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In this episode of Assistant on Air, Luke Davis and guest Cathy Pearl talk about Conversational Design. Covering topics like accessibility, meaning in silences, confirmations, repair conversation and more!
1/23/20 • 30:02
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** Does your action stand out? Every Action has a persona or character. In this episode of Assistant on Air, host Jessica Dene Early Cha and guest Wally Brill discuss why it's important to design with persona and how to bring it to life.
1/21/20 • 17:17
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In this episode of Assistant on Air, Jessica Dene Earley-Cha and guest Brad Abrams talk about content, App Actions, and experiences.
1/15/20 • 12:52
In this episode of Assistant on Air, Jessica Dene Early-Cha and guest Dan Myers go over how to get onboarded to Google Assistant for their smart devices and how voice commands work.
1/13/20 • 05:34
*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. *** *** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset *** In the first episode of Assistant on Air, Luke Davis and guest Jessica Dene Early-Cha introduce the concept of Actions on Google, and talk about common terminology. Actions on Google docs → http://bit.ly/2YabdS5
1/9/20 • 21:46
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