On Android, you can log a temperature or medication dose with Google Assistant (“Hey Google”). The assistant opens Medication Timer, matches names in your family and medication list, and saves the entry automatically.
This is for structured logging (doses and temperatures). It does not add care session notes; for free-form notes during illness, use Add note on Care and the in-app microphone (see How do I add a care note?).
Before you start
- Install Medication Timer from Google Play and sign in at least once.
- Add your family members and medications in the app so spoken names can be matched.
- Use a device with Google Assistant enabled.
Say a full command (recommended)
You can include the details in one phrase. Examples:
- “Hey Google, record a temperature of 38.6 for Jaxon in Medication Timer”
- “Hey Google, record a paracetamol dose for Chris in Medication Timer”
Use Celsius or Fahrenheit the way you normally would for your account (for example “101.5 Fahrenheit for Sam”).
Medication Timer opens briefly, saves the entry, and returns you to where you were.
Short commands
If you prefer a shorter phrase, try:
- “Hey Google, record a temperature in Medication Timer”
- “Hey Google, record a dose in Medication Timer”
Google Assistant may then ask for the member, value, or medication before opening the app.
Without voice: app shortcuts
Long-press the Medication Timer icon on your home screen (or open the app’s shortcut menu). Choose Record temperature or Record dose to open the same voice flow from a tap.
Tips and limits
- Names matter: use the same names as on Family and Medications. Ambiguous names may fail until you log manually in the app.
- Dose rules still apply: the app respects timer safety, daily dose limits, and whether a scheduled dose is due—same as logging inside the app.
- Sign-in required: if you are signed out, open the app and sign in first.
- Assistant availability: exact phrasing can vary by device, language, and Google Assistant version. If a phrase is not recognized, try the long-press shortcuts above or log inside the app.
Medication Timer is not medical advice. Always follow your clinician’s instructions.
