With the arrival of the Google Assistant, your Sonos system gets even smarter. Here are just a few of the ways Google’s voice assistant gives you more control and enhances the brilliant sound experience of Sonos.

The Google Assistant is here. As it lands on Sonos, the smart voice assistant brings with it all the obvious hands-free convenience you’d expect from voice control: Play this, pause that, adjust the volume, and the like. But with over one million actions, the Google Assistant can do so much more than simplify audio playback. It can also help streamline your day, unlock new, unexpected possibilities, and supercharge your listening experience overall.

Play Music to Suit Your Mood—or Change It

Mood and music are inextricably linked. In a recent survey, 74% of listeners said that music reduces their stress, while another 42% say that listening to podcasts relaxes them. The science shows that music can improve your mood, help you be more productive, and even make people cry unexpectedly. However you may be feeling at the moment, your Google Assistant can queue up music to suit—or potentially change—your mood. Just say “Hey Google, play some sad music,” or “Hey Google, play music for being romantic.”

With the Google Assistant, you can even combine moods, genres and scenarios by requesting things like “Hey Google, play angry workout music” or “Hey Google, play classical music for sleeping.”

Wake up the Right Way

Forget hitting snooze on your phone’s jarring beeps and chimes. Now you can set an alarm with your Google Assistant and fill the room with the motivating sounds of your favorite music or podcast on Sonos. Say, “Hey Google, wake me up at 7 am to Grimes” (or the music of your choice) and start your day off right. Just set up your default music service then pick any song, artist, or playlist.

Catch up on the News

Once your day is underway, you may want to catch up on what’s happening around the world. Ask your Google Assistant to read the latest headlines by saying, “Hey Google, tell me the news,” or “Hey Google, listen to NPR News.”

Had your fill of current events? Just say “Hey Google, stop and play my meditation playlist.”

Get Pumped for Your Home Workout

Do you exercise at home? Ditch the headphones and let your favorite blood-pumping workout playlist fill the room in crystal clear sonic detail. (May we suggest a few Sonos Ones and a Sub for the workout room?) After all, research shows that listening not only motivates people to get started with their workouts but also inspires them to push themselves harder. Just start stretching and ask your Google Assistant play a rap-metal workout playlist. Or whatever you’re into.

Play the Song that Goes…

It happens. Sometimes you just can’t remember the name of an artist, song, or album. Sometimes you never knew it to begin with. Either way, your Google Assistant can help. Say “Hey Google, play the song that goes…” and recite the lyrics. You can also play an album based on a description of the cover art. For example, try “Hey Google, play the album with the naked baby in the pool.” Once it starts playing, you can ask for more information so you won’t draw a blank next time.