# Using Google Assistant on the BrainCraft HAT or Voice Bonnet
## Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS0FhTQRCM8&feature=youtu.be
Have you ever thought about setting up your own Google Assistant device that you can customize? With the Raspberry Pi and BrainCraft HAT, you can do just that.
In this tutorial, we will walk you through setting up the Google Assistant API. Once that's all set up, you can install a few library, enable permissions and get the Google Assistant running on the Pi. Now you can ask Google what you want with the simple push of a button.
## Parts
There are a few basic parts that are needed for this project. To start with, You can use a BrainCraft HAT which includes a display.
### Adafruit BrainCraft HAT - Machine Learning for Raspberry Pi 4
[Adafruit BrainCraft HAT - Machine Learning for Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4374)
The idea behind the BrainCraft HAT is that you’d be able to “craft brains” for Machine Learning on the EDGE, with Microcontrollers & Microcomputers. On ASK AN ENGINEER, our founder & engineer chatted with Pete Warden, the technical lead of the mobile,...
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Or you can use the Voice Bonnet.
The rest of the parts are for either of the above options.
### Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 2 GB RAM
[Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 2 GB RAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4292)
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the newest Raspberry Pi computer made, and the Pi Foundation knows you can always make a good thing _better_! And what could make the Pi 4...
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### Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply 5.1V 3A with USB C
[Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply 5.1V 3A with USB C](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4298)
The official Raspberry Pi USB-C power supply is here! And of course, we have 'em in classic Adafruit black! Superfast with just the right amount of cable length to get your Pi 4 projects up and running!
Best for use with Pi 4 series, [Pi...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5814)
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4298/guides)
### Mono Enclosed Speaker - 3W 4 Ohm
[Mono Enclosed Speaker - 3W 4 Ohm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3351)
Listen up! This 2.8" x 1.2" speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 4 ohm impedance and 3W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and enclosed for good audio volume and quality. It has a handy JST 2PH...
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### SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)
[SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294)
Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB class 4 micro-SD card. It comes with a SD adapter so you can use it with any of our shields or adapters. Preformatted to FAT so it works out of the box with our projects. Tested and works great with our
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1294/guides)
### Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone
[Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1966)
These earbud headphones are the perfect accessory for your FONA - they've been tested to work with our modules - but can be used with any iOS or Android device that uses a TRRS pinout. The buds themselves are 16mm in diameter with a nice 40" long. They come with a...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1966/guides)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-google-assistant-on-the-braincraft-hat/google-setup.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit BrainCraft HAT - Machine Learning for Raspberry Pi 4
[Adafruit BrainCraft HAT - Machine Learning for Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4374)
The idea behind the BrainCraft HAT is that you’d be able to “craft brains” for Machine Learning on the EDGE, with Microcontrollers & Microcomputers. On ASK AN ENGINEER, our founder & engineer chatted with Pete Warden, the technical lead of the mobile,...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4374)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4374/guides)
### Adafruit Voice Bonnet for Raspberry Pi -Two Speakers + Two Mics
[Adafruit Voice Bonnet for Raspberry Pi -Two Speakers + Two Mics](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4757)
Your Raspberry Pi computer is like an electronic brain - and with the **Adafruit Voice Bonnet** you can give it a mouth and ears as well! Featuring two microphones and two 1 Watt speaker outputs using a high quality I2S codec, this Pi add-on will work with _any Raspberry Pi..._
No Longer Stocked
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4757/guides)
### Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 2 GB RAM
[Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 2 GB RAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4292)
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the newest Raspberry Pi computer made, and the Pi Foundation knows you can always make a good thing _better_! And what could make the Pi 4...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4292)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4292/guides)
### Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply 5.1V 3A with USB C
[Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply 5.1V 3A with USB C](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4298)
The official Raspberry Pi USB-C power supply is here! And of course, we have 'em in classic Adafruit black! Superfast with just the right amount of cable length to get your Pi 4 projects up and running!
Best for use with Pi 4 series, [Pi...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5814)
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4298)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4298/guides)
### SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)
[SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294)
Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB class 4 micro-SD card. It comes with a SD adapter so you can use it with any of our shields or adapters. Preformatted to FAT so it works out of the box with our projects. Tested and works great with our
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1294/guides)
### Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone
[Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1966)
These earbud headphones are the perfect accessory for your FONA - they've been tested to work with our modules - but can be used with any iOS or Android device that uses a TRRS pinout. The buds themselves are 16mm in diameter with a nice 40" long. They come with a...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1966)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1966/guides)
### Mono Enclosed Speaker - 3W 4 Ohm
[Mono Enclosed Speaker - 3W 4 Ohm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3351)
Listen up! This 2.8" x 1.2" speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 4 ohm impedance and 3W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and enclosed for good audio volume and quality. It has a handy JST 2PH...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3351)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3351/guides)
### Monoprice 5-Watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder
[Monoprice 5-Watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4402)
Always be ready rock out or record with this **5-watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder, and USB Audio Interface** from Monoprice.
This handheld 5-watt amp delivers plenty of loudness and clarity for ad hoc _al fresco_ performances. It has a built-in guitar...
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## Related Guides
- [Raspberry Pi Care and Troubleshooting](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-care-and-troubleshooting.md)
- [Adafruit BrainCraft HAT - Easy Machine Learning for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-braincraft-hat-easy-machine-learning-for-raspberry-pi.md)
- [Build an ML Package Detector with Lobe](https://learn.adafruit.com/build-an-ml-package-detector.md)
- [Machine Learning 101 with Lobe and BrainCraft](https://learn.adafruit.com/machine-learning-101-lobe-braincraft.md)
- [Raspberry Pi YouTube Boombox](https://learn.adafruit.com/youtube-radio.md)
- [diy lofi hip hop raspberry pi radio](https://learn.adafruit.com/lofi-hip-hop-raspberry-pi-radio-braincraft.md)
- [Python Edge Speech Recognition with Voice2JSON](https://learn.adafruit.com/edge-speech-recognition-with-voice2json.md)
- [Running TensorFlow Lite Object Recognition on the Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5](https://learn.adafruit.com/running-tensorflow-lite-on-the-raspberry-pi-4.md)
- [Raspberry Pi + Teachable Machine = Teachable Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/teachable-machine-raspberry-pi-tensorflow-camera.md)
- [Basic TensorFlow Object Recognition on any Computer or iOS device with Google Colab](https://learn.adafruit.com/basic-tensorflow-object-recognition-in-the-cloud-google-colab.md)
- [Build an ML Rock Paper Scissors Game with Lobe](https://learn.adafruit.com/lobe-rock-paper-scissors.md)
- [BrainCraft Camera Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/braincraft-camera-case.md)
- [Wearable Continuous Temperature Monitor with Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/wearable-temperature-monitor.md)
- [Creating FunHouse Projects with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/creating-funhouse-projects-with-circuitpython.md)
- [Articulated Pi Display V2 Mount](https://learn.adafruit.com/pi-wall-mount.md)
- [MagTag IoT Menorah](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-iot-menorah.md)