# How Google Assistant ranks results from Google Search

In some cases, the best way Assistant can help with your request is to provide
results from Google Search. For example, Assistant may show you Search results
on phones or other devices with a screen if it thinks you want to see a wider
set of results, or if no other response ranks higher.

You can learn more about how Google's Search ranking algorithms work and the
different types of useful responses available from Google Search at [How Search
Works](https://www.google.com/search/howsearchworks/).

Generally, when Assistant provides results from Google Search, those results are
similar to what you would find if you searched for them in Google Search.
Assistant applies limited algorithmic adjustments with the aim of providing
results that are appropriate and helpful for Assistant users:

- Assistant may filter out inappropriate and explicit content on shared
  devices, such as smart displays.

- Assistant may consider the context of your request, such as your previous
  queries, as well as the capabilities of your device, and common use patterns
  on that type of device. For example, more video results may be shown on TVs
  than phones.