How do I access my Google shopping list?

Having a shopping list available on your phone can be extremely convenient when you’re out running errands. Google makes it easy to create shopping lists that are accessible from both your phone and computer. Here’s how to access your Google shopping list from anywhere.

Create a Google shopping list

The first step is to actually create a shopping list in Google. There are a couple ways to do this:

• Open the Google app on your Android phone or iPhone and tap the More button in the bottom right. Select Lists and then the + button to create a new list.
• On your computer, go to google.com and click on the 9-dot menu icon in the top right. Select Keep and then Create new list.

Give your shopping list a name like “Groceries” and add the first few items you need to purchase. You can easily add more items later.

Access shopping list on Android

Once you’ve created a Google Keep shopping list, accessing it on your Android phone is simple:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Tap the More button.
3. Select Lists.
4. Tap on the shopping list you want to view.

Your list will open allowing you to view, edit, share, and delete items. Tap an item to mark it as completed. Tap the 3-dot menu for additional options like renaming the list, deleting completed items, emailing the list, and more.

Access shopping list on iPhone

On your iPhone, access your Google shopping list this way:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Tap the More tab in the bottom right.
3. Tap Lists.
4. Tap the shopping list you want to open.

You’ll then see the list with the ability to cross off items, add new items, share, reorder, and more. Tap the triple-dot menu for additional options.

Access shopping list on computer

If you want to access your Google shopping list from your laptop or desktop computer, here’s how:

1. Go to google.com and click the 9-dot icon in the top right.
2. Click Keep.
3. Click Lists in the left sidebar.
4. Click the shopping list you want to open.

This will open your list in Keep allowing you full editing capabilities. You can add, reorder, and delete items as needed.

Share your shopping list

One handy feature of Google shopping lists is the ability to collaborate and share with others. To share a list:

1. Open the list in the Google, Keep app or at google.com.
2. Click the Share button near the top.
3. Enter the email addresses or phone numbers you want to share with. You can share with multiple people.
4. Set their access to Can edit, Can comment, or View only.
5. Click Send.

Once shared, others will receive an email or SMS with a link to view and edit the list. You can stop sharing at any time by clicking Share and changing the access.

Add Google shopping list to Home screen

For quick, one-tap access to your Google shopping list, add it to your Android home screen:

1. Open the Google app and go to your list.
2. Tap the 3-dot menu.
3. Select Add to Home screen.
4. Edit the name if desired.
5. Tap Add.

This will create a shortcut to your shopping list on your home screen. Tap it anytime to immediately open your list without having to first open the Google app.

Use Google Assistant

You can also access and edit your Google shopping lists using Google Assistant voice commands. Try these commands:

• “Hey Google, show me my shopping list.”
• “Add milk to my shopping list.”
• “Remove bananas from my shopping list.”
• “What’s on my shopping list?”

After creating multiple lists, you can specify which exact list you want to view or edit. Google Assistant makes it quick and easy to manage your list hands-free.

Shopping list tips

To get the most out of your Google shopping list, keep these tips in mind:

• Categorize items into groups like dairy, produce, frozen foods, etc. to stay organized.
• Add quantities needed for each item.
• Share your list with family members so multiple people can collaborate.
• Rearrange your list by store department to optimize your shopping route.
• Rename generic lists with the store name, e.g. “Trader Joe’s”.
• View your list in Keep app to use features like color coding.

Shopping list app comparison

Here’s a comparison of key features in Google shopping lists vs other popular apps:

App	Shared lists	Voice commands	Syncs across devices
Google	Yes	Yes, with Google Assistant	Yes
AnyList	Yes	No	Yes
Bring!	Yes	No	Yes
Out of Milk	Yes	No	Yes

Conclusion

Google shopping lists provide a simple, convenient way to create, share, and access your grocery and to-do lists across all your devices. They seamlessly integrate with Google Assistant for voice control. While there are other good shopping list apps available, Google lists have the advantage of tight integration with your Google account and services.