How-to take the perfect selfie with the Google Assistant

Learn how to up your selfie game and use the Google Assistant to take the perfect selfie. Inspired by Jackie Aina’s custom routine in her getting glam video

Here’s how:

Step 1: Grab what you need - Your phone, the Google Assistant, two smart plugs, a light of your choice, and something to hold your phone

Step 2: Create & name your new routine “It’s time for my closeup”

Step 3: Connect selfie light to smart plug

Step 4: Add selfie light to routine

Step 5: Connect selfie fan smart plug

Step 6: Add selfie light to routine

Step 7: Add self-timer to routine

Step 8: Take a selfie and say, “Hey Google, it’s time for my closeup”

For more instructions on setting up a custom routine, visit the Google Home Help Center

Check out more howtos and YouTubers say, “Hey Google” videos at

Thank you to our partner Leviton for providing Decora Smart Wifi mini plugin outlets (DW15P1BW)

The Google Assistant is available on Android and iOS phones, Google Home products, and for use with select smart devices. Sequences shortened and simulated. Google Assistant Routines are created by the user and do not immediately exist as presented in this video. Working internet and wifi required. Google Photos app required.