A virtual personal assistant developed by Google.
Google Assistant is an AI-powered voice assistant that runs on the Raspberry Pi and x86 platforms and interact via the DialogFlow integration with Home-Assistant. You can also use Google Actions to extend its functionality.
This add-on allows you to access Google Assistant using the microphone and speaker attached to the computer or device running Home Assistant. You can say "Ok Google" followed by your command, and Google Assistant will answer your request.
If you want to use Google Assistant (for example, from your phone or Google Home device) to interact with your Home Assistant managed devices, then you want the Google Assistant integration.