Buying movie tickets online already saves you from the hassle of waiting in long theatre lines, but what if this process could be even more convenient? Thanks to Google’s innovative “Duplex” technology, you can now rely on Google Assistant to handle the entire ticket-buying process for you.
The Google Assistant can now help you buy movie tickets on the web. Just ask Assistant or search on Google through Android phones to check out suitable show times and locations. As you’re thinking about holiday activities for the family, For example, ask the Google Assistant something like, “Hey Google, showtimes for [movie] in Phoenix this weekend.”
How to Buy Movie Tickets With Google Assistant
Tired of waiting in line for movie tickets? Your Android device and Google Assistant are about to become your ultimate movie night sidekicks. Here’s how to buy movie tickets with Google Assistant and just your voice:
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Summon the assistant: Just say “Hey Google” or swipe up from a corner to activate your helpful AI pal.
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Tell It What You Crave: Say something like, “Showtimes for [movie name] in [your area].”
Alternatively: you can use the Google app and search for movie times directly.
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Pick Your Perfect Showing: Browse the results and choose the date, time, and theatre that suit your fancy.
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Let Assistant Do the Legwork: Tap “Buy Tickets” with the Assistant icon next to the service you prefer (Fandango, anyone?). Google will ask for your permission to use Chrome for the purchase. Hit “Agree” to move forward.
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Seat selection time! Google Assistant will take you to the ticketing website and guide you through choosing your seats (the exact process might vary slightly depending on the website). Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Payment Time: Enter your payment method, accept the terms and privacy policy, and tap “Continue.” Double-check everything before confirming.
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The Grand Finale: Select “Pay on [Ticket Website]” to let Google Assistant handle the final steps. Boom! You’ve got your movie tickets (digitally, of course)—thanks to the magic of Google Assistant!
Furthermore, Google is planning to expand Google Assistant/Duplex on the web to more complex tasks in the future, with car rentals coming next.
