If you don't like either of the above methods for some reason, or have an ancient Android phone where neither is an option, you can resort to using a flashlight app on Android. For a totally hands-free approach, you can also set up Google Assistant to respond anytime you say "OK Google," even when the screen is off.įor more on this, check out our introduction to setting up Google Assistant. With the Pixel 2 through Pixel 4, you can squeeze the bottom sides of your phone to summon Google Assistant. With Android gesture navigation, swipe toward the middle of the screen from either of the bottom corners instead. If your device still uses a Home button, press and hold it to open the Assistant. The Google widget has a Google Assistant button for easy access. What makes this shortcut handy is how many ways there are to access Google Assistant, depending on your phone. To turn it off, you can tap the toggle that appears in the chat window or say "OK Google, turn off the flashlight." One of the most useful Google Assistant commands is "OK Google, turn on my flashlight."Īs expected, the Assistant will toggle your flashlight on as soon as you say this. You may have other shortcuts in Quick Settings that make it clumsy to access, or you might need to turn on the flashlight while your hands are dirty or otherwise occupied.įor those times, you can rely on Google Assistant. The Quick Settings toggle is convenient, but it's not always the best option. It might look slightly different for Samsung or other devices. This menu will differ based on your hardware manufacturer and version of Android the above shots show stock Android. If you'd like to put the flashlight toggle in a more prominent position, tap the Edit (pencil) icon and you can drag the title to a more convenient spot.
If you don't see the Flashlight toggle, you may need to swipe left or right to access more icons.
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