To Enable Google Voice Search is like asking Google to do something for you, With just you saying “Ok Google” to start a Voice Search. But before you can use this feature, you will first need to download the Google App from your Android Device Play Store.
“Ok Google” can work on your Android device have the following:
- Google app version 3.5 or higher
- Android 4.4 or higher
- Voice & Audio Activity setting turned on
If your Device meet up the above requirements, It is fit to use Google Voice Search.
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How Google Voice Search Works | “Ok Google”
An Example of How it works is: Launch the App and say “Ok Google, do I need an umbrella tomorrow” This will let you Know if there’s rain in the weather forecast.
It is Just Like When your go to search on Google and answers are displayed to you. In the ‘ok Google’ Method of it, You only need to Set up the App and Speak to your Device and you get answers
Google App Download
To Download the App,
- Go to your Google play Store
- In the Search Bar, Type and Search for Google App
- Click on Install {agree to it’s terms and Conditions, If any and Installation Process begins}
Now the App is Downloaded, Remember that the App will best work on Android 4.4 or higher.
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How to Enable Google Voice Search on Android Device | “Ok Google”
- Open the Google app you Downloaded or Updated
- Then At the top left, tap Menu {the three Lines}
- Now select Settings > Voice > “Ok Google” Detection.
- From here, you can choose when you want your phone to listen when you say “Ok Google.”
To Use Google Voice Search
- Launch the Google App
- Then Say “ok Google” or tap the Microphone
- Ask whatever you want to, and Answers will be given to you.
What you can Use “Ok Google” for
- Ask Questions on Google {Mostly}
- Set Alarms, Calendar, Reminders on your Device
- Call & Text Friends and Family: Here your call Ask google to Call or Text a particular Contact (Mention the Contact’s Name)
- Send an Email e.g “Send an email to Kristin, subject new shoes, message, I can’t wait to show you my new shoes, full stop.”
- Play Music: Ask google to Play a particular music from your device eg “Play Macklemore” or “Play Can’t Hold Us.”
- Get Directions &Travel
The above and more your Can do With Google Voice Search
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