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# Comet For Android: Quick Start and Key Features

> Get started with Comet on Android: install the app from the Play Store, sign in, and use AI task automation, voice search, and instant page summaries.

<p>Comet is an AI-powered web browser for Android that automates online tasks, summarizes content, and saves you time.</p>

<hr />

<h2 id="h_8214c09c30">Why use Comet?</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Automate web tasks like shopping, searching, and filling promo codes, right from your browser.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Get instant summaries of product reviews, news articles, and even recipes.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Find key moments in YouTube videos, extract thumbnails, and more—without switching apps.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Enjoy a private browsing experience with local data storage for your privacy.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<hr />

<h2 id="h_93735dd6bc">Getting started</h2>

<ol>
  <li>
    <p><b>Download and install</b> the Comet app from the Play Store.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Open the app</b> to see an animated splash screen on first launch.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Follow onboarding:</b> Choose to log in with your Google account or email.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Set as default browser</b> when prompted for seamless use.​</p>
  </li>
</ol>

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<h2 id="h_8e42157fa6">How to use key features</h2>

<h2 id="h_0f7f36c145">Smart task automation</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Tap a suggestion on the home page (e.g., “Add today’s bestselling book to my cart”).</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Comet will navigate, search, and complete the task automatically. Blue edges indicate when AI is in control.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Tap the assist button to review step-by-step actions Comet took for full transparency.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_d36d8ca93b">Voice-powered searching and actions</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Tap the search bar, then use your keyboard’s microphone to speak your request, such as:</p>

    <ul>
      <li>
        <p>“Give me recommendations for the best Android phone to buy.”</p>
      </li>

      <li>
        <p>“Find me the best deal on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra that’s in stock and add it to my cart.”</p>
      </li>
    </ul>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Comet reviews multiple sites, compares prices, and can take you right to checkout.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_472926748c">Automatically find and apply promo codes</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>At any checkout page, tap the search bar and say, “Find promo codes for this page and test them to make sure they work.”</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Comet will fetch, test, and auto-apply valid codes—no manual searching needed.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_8063be6641">YouTube integration</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Search across YouTube by voice (e.g., “Play the exact moment Neil Armstrong says ‘One Small Step for Man’”).</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Get direct links to timestamps and summaries, or extract a video’s thumbnail URL for download.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_22b9076d24">Summarizing web content</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>On any page, use the assistant to ask for a summary (e.g., “Summarize the product reviews” or “Summarize this article and give me the specs”).</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>For recipe pages, simply say, “Get me the recipe” to pull out ingredients and instructions instantly.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_81ab268467">Tab management by command</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Tap the tab icon, open the search bar, and say, “Delete all tabs older than 30 minutes” to instantly clean up your browsing session.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

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<h2 id="h_89bda4fdb5">Controls, privacy, and limits</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Comet completes web tasks for you but only while you keep the app open (background work is not supported yet).​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Uses local device storage to protect your browsing data and activity.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Sometimes, it may not be obvious when an automated action is complete—check the on-screen progress or opened pages.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>If a promo code or product is unavailable, Comet can’t fabricate results, but it will still report its findings honestly.​</p>
  </li>
</ul>

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<h2 id="h_cb214e3d4d">FAQs</h2>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p><b>Can I use Comet as my only browser?</b><br />Yes, Comet includes all the standard browser features like tabs, navigation, and search, with AI built in.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Does Comet store my data online?</b><br />No, all personal browsing data is kept on your device for enhanced privacy.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>What if Comet doesn’t complete a task?</b><br />It’s rare, but if you’re left on the wrong page, simply repeat the task or rephrase your command for clarity.​</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Are there hardware requirements for Comet?</b></p>

    <p>At the moment, Comet is only available for Android 12 or above.</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<hr />

<p>Comet delivers an efficient, private way to browse and automate your Android web experience, combining the best of browsing with built-in AI assistance. For feature tips or trouble, explore the <a href="/help-center/help-center/comet/en">Help Center</a> or contact support at <a href="mailto:comet@perplexity.ai" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[comet@perplexity.ai](mailto:comet@perplexity.ai)</a>.</p>


## Related topics

- [Browser Features](/help-center/help-center/comet/en/collections/18800266-browser-features.md)
- [Key Settings to Get You Going](/help-center/help-center/comet/en/articles/11642841-key-settings-to-get-you-going.md)
- [Can I change the default Search Engine on Comet?](/help-center/help-center/comet/en/articles/11642822-can-i-change-the-default-search-engine-on-comet.md)
- [Getting Started with Perplexity](/help-center/help-center/en/articles/10354975-getting-started-with-perplexity.md)
- [Setting up the Perplexity Android Assistant](/help-center/help-center/en/articles/11066547-setting-up-the-perplexity-android-assistant.md)