Verizon Hum picks up Google Assistant integration for your car

Verizon offers the Hum as a connected add-on to cars, allowing you to monitor your vehicle's status, serve up LTE data via a mobile hotspot, and more. But CES 2019 has been a major showcase for bringing Google Assistant to more devices, and Verizon is next on the list to chase that trend.

This integration works with the HumX, which utilizes a small speaker in your car for taking and managing phone calls. You'll be able to use the call button on the speaker to call up Google Assistant and do everything you'd expect, like asking for directions, finding nearby restaurants, and getting answers to questions, just like you'd get from a typical Google Home. No "Hey Google" support, unfortunately, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that in an updated model.

And since the Hum is now a connected gadget, you'll also be able to use your other devices to control it. You can use your phone to check on your car's location or status, for example, even if you're not in the car.

This upgrade to the Hum is expected to roll out in Q2 of this year.

Don't forget to check out everything else going on at CES 2019!

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