Google Assistant to help users sleep better by suggesting right timings

Google Assistant may soon roll out a new feature or tool to help users sleep well. It will make this possible by allotting users the option to connect their Assistant accounts with health services that track their sleep timings, set up their alarms by adding users’ sleep routine and respond health-related queries.

According to a report of 9to5 Google, the current beta version Assistant displays text strings of this option that focuses largely on health and fitness. If Google Assistant brings out this feature, it will probably be on Fitbit bands as Google looks at the latest acquisition.

Google Assistant’s upcoming feature seems to be based on recently launched Google Smart lights that get on and off as per the sleep schedules of its users. The new feature may also be able to answer users’ sleep-related questions. Google Smart Lights create automatic lighting schedules that suit its user’s lifestyle.

There is still no official confirmation on whether this feature would release or not since the available report is merely based on an APK insight. If the feature makes its way, it is likely to delete audio recordings of users to preserve their privacy, as per the report.

One such text string from the APK reads, “On devices where you have proactive health and fitness results turned on, the Assistant will show this data, suggestions, and relevant content without you having to ask. This information also helps troubleshoot and improvise your health and fitness experience with the Assistant. Once your Assistant successfully carries out your request to update, show, or answer questions about this data, Google will remove your audio query. The text from your request and other Assistant usage information is utilized to troubleshoot, develop, and improve Assistant services.”

On the other hand, Google has assured to keep the sleep tracking or health-related tools open for competitors as it tackles scrutiny from regulators. In a statement to Reuters, Google said, “We’re also formalizing our longstanding commitment to supporting other wearable manufacturers on Android and to continue to allow Fitbit users to connect to third-party services via APIs (application programming interfaces) if they want to.”