diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/java/app/seb3thehacker/gearslip/car/AssistantOverlay.kt b/gearslip/src/main/java/app/seb3thehacker/gearslip/car/AssistantOverlay.kt
index 35f5814..d19783a 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/java/app/seb3thehacker/gearslip/car/AssistantOverlay.kt
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/java/app/seb3thehacker/gearslip/car/AssistantOverlay.kt
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.vectorResource
 import app.seb3thehacker.gearslip.R
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalContext
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
@@ -69,7 +70,8 @@ fun AssistantOverlay(modifier: Modifier = Modifier) {
         modifier
             .fillMaxWidth()
             .drawBehind {
-                drawRect(Brush.verticalGradient(0f to Color.Transparent, 0.45f to Color.Black.copy(alpha = 0.6f), 1f to Color.Black.copy(alpha = 0.85f)))
+                // Dark enough by the text that nothing on the screen behind reads through it.
+                drawRect(Brush.verticalGradient(0f to Color.Transparent, 0.3f to Color.Black.copy(alpha = 0.8f), 1f to Color.Black.copy(alpha = 0.92f)))
                 // A wide, flat oval of light rising from the bottom edge.
                 scale(1f, 0.22f, Offset(size.width / 2, size.height)) {
                     drawCircle(
@@ -86,8 +88,12 @@ fun AssistantOverlay(modifier: Modifier = Modifier) {
         Row(verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically, horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(16.dp)) {
             PulsingMic(listening)
             Column(Modifier.weight(1f), horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally) {
+                val listeningText = stringResource(R.string.assist_listening)
+                val momentText = stringResource(R.string.assist_one_moment)
+                val waiting = state.heard.isBlank() &&
+                    (state.phase == CarAssistant.Phase.LISTENING || state.phase == CarAssistant.Phase.THINKING)
                 val (small, big) = when (state.phase) {
-                    CarAssistant.Phase.LISTENING -> "" to state.heard.ifBlank { if (state.ready) "Listening…" else "One moment…" }
+                    CarAssistant.Phase.LISTENING -> "" to state.heard.ifBlank { if (state.ready) listeningText else momentText }
                     CarAssistant.Phase.THINKING -> "" to state.heard.ifBlank { "…" }
                     else -> state.heard to state.reply
                 }
@@ -96,22 +102,33 @@ fun AssistantOverlay(modifier: Modifier = Modifier) {
                 }
                 Text(
                     big,
-                    color = if (big == "Listening…" || big == "One moment…" || big == "…") Color.White.copy(alpha = 0.7f) else Color.White,
+                    color = if (waiting) Color.White.copy(alpha = 0.7f) else Color.White,
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall,
                     fontWeight = FontWeight.SemiBold,
                     textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
                     maxLines = 2,
                     overflow = TextOverflow.Ellipsis,
                 )
+                // What to say, until the driver starts saying it.
+                if (state.phase == CarAssistant.Phase.LISTENING && state.ready && state.heard.isBlank()) {
+                    Text(
+                        stringResource(R.string.assist_examples),
+                        color = Color.White.copy(alpha = 0.6f),
+                        style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
+                        textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
+                        maxLines = 2,
+                        modifier = Modifier.padding(top = 4.dp),
+                    )
+                }
             }
             if (state.missingPermission) {
                 GsButton(tone = GsTone.Tonal, onClick = {
                     context.startActivity(
                         Intent(Settings.ACTION_APPLICATION_DETAILS_SETTINGS, Uri.fromParts("package", context.packageName, null)),
                     )
-                }) { Text("Grant") }
+                }) { Text(stringResource(R.string.assist_grant)) }
             }
-            GsIconButton(Icons.Filled.Close, "Dismiss", CarAssistant::cancel)
+            GsIconButton(Icons.Filled.Close, stringResource(R.string.msg_dismiss), CarAssistant::cancel)
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ar/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ar/strings.xml
index 76de5c0..73cb211 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ar/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ar/strings.xml
@@ -940,4 +940,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">حُدّث Gearslip إلى %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">تثبيت التحديثات تلقائيًا</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">الإصدارات النهائية فقط، عبر Wi-Fi، عندما لا تكون أي سيارة متصلة</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">جارٍ الاستماع…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">لحظة…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">جرّب “navigate home” أو “play” ثم اسم فنان. قل “help” للمزيد.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">منح الإذن</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-cs/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-cs/strings.xml
index 5815af1..37b4162 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-cs/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-cs/strings.xml
@@ -920,4 +920,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip aktualizován na %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Instalovat aktualizace samo</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Jen hotová vydání, přes Wi-Fi, když není připojené žádné auto</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Poslouchám…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Okamžik…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Zkuste „navigate home“ nebo „play“ a interpreta. Pro víc řekněte „help“.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Povolit</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-de/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-de/strings.xml
index fb62ca3..e8aff6b 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-de/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-de/strings.xml
@@ -782,4 +782,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip auf %1$s aktualisiert</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Updates selbst installieren</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Nur fertige Versionen, über WLAN, wenn kein Auto verbunden ist</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Ich höre zu…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Einen Moment…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Probier „navigate home“ oder „play“ und einen Künstler. Sag „help“ für mehr.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Erlauben</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-es/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-es/strings.xml
index 4733cb3..767e542 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-es/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-es/strings.xml
@@ -784,4 +784,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip actualizado a %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Instalar actualizaciones solo</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Solo versiones finales, por Wi-Fi, cuando no hay ningún coche conectado</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Escuchando…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Un momento…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Prueba “navigate home” o “play” y un artista. Di “help” para ver más.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Permitir</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml
index 8ab2238..72bdbf3 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml
@@ -910,4 +910,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip mis à jour en %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Installer les mises à jour tout seul</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Versions finales uniquement, en Wi-Fi, quand aucune voiture n\'est connectée</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">J\'écoute…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Un instant…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Essayez « navigate home » ou « play » suivi d\'un artiste. Dites « help » pour en savoir plus.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Autoriser</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-it/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-it/strings.xml
index ca8c4ca..ad54147 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-it/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-it/strings.xml
@@ -910,4 +910,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip aggiornato a %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Installa gli aggiornamenti da solo</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Solo versioni definitive, via Wi-Fi, quando nessuna auto è collegata</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Ti ascolto…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Un momento…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Prova “navigate home” o “play” e un artista. Di’ “help” per altro.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Consenti</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ja/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ja/strings.xml
index f2e5c8a..4bb6b33 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ja/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ja/strings.xml
@@ -890,4 +890,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip を %1$s に更新しました</string>
     <string name="update_silent">アップデートを自動でインストール</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">正式版のみ、Wi-Fi 接続時、車が接続されていないときに</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">聞いています…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">少々お待ちください…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">「navigate home」や「play」＋アーティスト名を試してください。「help」で一覧を表示します。</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">許可</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ko/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ko/strings.xml
index e12eccf..94812e0 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ko/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ko/strings.xml
@@ -890,4 +890,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip이 %1$s(으)로 업데이트됨</string>
     <string name="update_silent">업데이트 자동 설치</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">정식 버전만, Wi-Fi에서, 차량이 연결되지 않았을 때</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">듣는 중…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">잠시만요…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">“navigate home” 또는 “play”와 아티스트 이름을 말해 보세요. 더 보려면 “help”라고 말하세요.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">허용</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-nl/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-nl/strings.xml
index 67e9e44..7cd9aa6 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-nl/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-nl/strings.xml
@@ -900,4 +900,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip bijgewerkt naar %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Updates zelf installeren</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Alleen definitieve versies, via wifi, als er geen auto verbonden is</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Ik luister…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Even geduld…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Probeer “navigate home” of “play” en een artiest. Zeg “help” voor meer.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Toestaan</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pl/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pl/strings.xml
index 5f29a45..5b10bcb 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pl/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pl/strings.xml
@@ -920,4 +920,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip zaktualizowany do %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Instaluj aktualizacje samodzielnie</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Tylko wydania stabilne, przez Wi-Fi, gdy żaden samochód nie jest połączony</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Słucham…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Chwileczkę…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Spróbuj „navigate home” albo „play” i wykonawcę. Powiedz „help”, aby zobaczyć więcej.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Zezwól</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pt-rBR/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pt-rBR/strings.xml
index 3df7b30..b951cb0 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pt-rBR/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-pt-rBR/strings.xml
@@ -910,4 +910,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip atualizado para %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Instalar atualizações sozinho</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Só versões finais, pelo Wi-Fi, quando nenhum carro está conectado</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Ouvindo…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Um momento…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Tente “navigate home” ou “play” e um artista. Diga “help” para ver mais.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Permitir</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ro/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ro/strings.xml
index 3c230f0..9b9892c 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ro/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ro/strings.xml
@@ -792,4 +792,8 @@
     <string name="places_finding">Te caut…</string>
     <string name="places_not_found">Gearslip nu a găsit unde ești. Verifică dacă locația e pornită.</string>
     <string name="places_clear">Șterge</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Ascult…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Un moment…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Încearcă „navigate home” sau „play” și un artist. Spune „help” pentru mai multe.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Permite</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
index f50fab6..40032ad 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
@@ -920,4 +920,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip обновлён до %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Устанавливать обновления самостоятельно</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Только готовые версии, по Wi-Fi, когда машина не подключена</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Слушаю…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Секунду…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Попробуйте «navigate home» или «play» и исполнителя. Скажите «help», чтобы узнать больше.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Разрешить</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-sv/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-sv/strings.xml
index 56bb342..88c7144 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-sv/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-sv/strings.xml
@@ -900,4 +900,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip uppdaterad till %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Installera uppdateringar själv</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Bara färdiga versioner, via wifi, när ingen bil är ansluten</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Lyssnar…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Ett ögonblick…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Prova ”navigate home” eller ”play” och en artist. Säg ”help” för mer.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Tillåt</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-tr/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-tr/strings.xml
index a816c79..7d6f96f 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-tr/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-tr/strings.xml
@@ -900,4 +900,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip %1$s sürümüne güncellendi</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Güncellemeleri kendisi yüklesin</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Yalnızca tamamlanmış sürümler, Wi-Fi üzerinden, araba bağlı değilken</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Dinliyorum…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Bir saniye…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">“navigate home” ya da “play” ve bir sanatçı adı dene. Daha fazlası için “help” de.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">İzin ver</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-uk/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-uk/strings.xml
index c1cd156..c233d81 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-uk/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-uk/strings.xml
@@ -920,4 +920,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip оновлено до %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">Встановлювати оновлення самостійно</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">Лише готові версії, через Wi-Fi, коли авто не підключено</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">Слухаю…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">Хвилинку…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">Спробуйте «navigate home» або «play» і виконавця. Скажіть «help», щоб дізнатися більше.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Дозволити</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-zh-rCN/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-zh-rCN/strings.xml
index 791934b..4b00235 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values-zh-rCN/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values-zh-rCN/strings.xml
@@ -890,4 +890,8 @@
     <string name="update_installed_title">Gearslip 已更新到 %1$s</string>
     <string name="update_silent">自动安装更新</string>
     <string name="update_silent_sub">仅正式版本，通过 Wi-Fi，在未连接汽车时安装</string>
+    <string name="assist_listening">正在聆听…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">请稍候…</string>
+    <string name="assist_examples">试试说“navigate home”，或“play”加歌手名。说“help”查看更多。</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">授权</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/gearslip/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/gearslip/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 612e196..4228766 100644
--- a/gearslip/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/gearslip/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -603,6 +603,12 @@
     </plurals>
     <string name="msg_reply_to">Reply to %1$s</string>
     <string name="msg_listening">Listening</string>
+    <!-- The voice assistant, over the bottom of the car screen -->
+    <string name="assist_listening">Listening…</string>
+    <string name="assist_one_moment">One moment…</string>
+    <!-- The quoted phrases are commands the assistant understands only in English: keep them in English. -->
+    <string name="assist_examples">Try “navigate home” or “play” and an artist. Say “help” for more.</string>
+    <string name="assist_grant">Grant</string>
     <string name="msg_sending_to">Sending to %1$s</string>
     <string name="msg_sent_to">Sent to %1$s</string>
     <string name="msg_reply_failed">Couldn\'t reply</string>