Without a doubt, the ability to issue voice commands to control our smartphone or tablet or search for the necessary information is a very convenient thing that can help us in a variety of situations.
All the more frustrating is the fact that one day we find that voice commands and Ok Google search do not work on our device. Today we would like to present you with several ways to fix it.
So let's get started:
How to fix voice search and OK Google commands not working
1. First of all, try the easiest way: restart your smartphone or tablet. In this case, it is desirable to turn it off completely, and then turn it on. In many cases, this helps fix some of these kinds of problems.
2. Uninstall Google app updates and reinstall the latest version. To do this, go to the section of the main system settings "Applications", find here google app and remove its updates.
Reboot your device, go to Play Store, find the Google app in My Apps and update it to the latest version.
To do this, go to Google app settings -> "Settings" -> "Voice Search"
Here, first of all, you need to make sure that you have downloaded a voice package corresponding to the language installed on your system by default (the “Languages” item). To do this, go to the "Offline Speech Recognition" section and if there is no voice pack for your language here, download it.
4. If all of the above did not help you, go to the settings section of the Google application with the name "Ok Google Recognition" and make sure that voice commands recognition on any screen is enabled here:
5. If this does not help, re-record the sample of your voice by entering the corresponding menu item Google settings(screenshot above right).
6. Disable S Voice on your smartphone or Samsung tablet. If you want to use Ok Google voice commands on your Samsung smartphone or tablet, disable the proprietary S Voice voice control system on it, which may conflict with Google voice search.
7. Check the microphone of your smartphone or tablet. This advice is more suitable for tablet owners who may not be aware of problems with the microphone or the microphone of their device that does not work at all: smartphone owners will be informed about this by their subscribers at the first phone call.
Ok, Google is a search service that uses voice commands to search for necessary information, builds a route, reminds about events and activities, and much more. Users of mobile gadgets in the operating room Android system have long been appreciated as a convenient assistant in various matters. If you like this non-standard service, you can use it not only on a smartphone or tablet, but also on a personal computer. Especially since it turns on. voice search fast and easy.
The “OK Google” command does not need to be specially downloaded and installed on a laptop or computer. All that is needed to use the function is Chrome browser from Google. And we will tell you how to connect voice search in a matter of minutes.
Open the browser and go to "Settings" by clicking on the appropriate icon in upper corner on right. You will see a "Search" section. Find the "OK Google" feature and tick it. In this way, you will enable voice search by command “Ok, Google.” And to disable the voice assistant, you need to uncheck the box accordingly. If you do not see the item about “enable voice search by command”, then your browser version is already outdated. about Chrome can be obtained by selecting the special item “About the browser”, which you will find in “Settings.” Nothing else needs to be done: the browser itself will be updated to the latest version.
After updating and connecting, voice search earned. But you won't be able to use it without a working microphone and an active Internet connection. The microphone is usually pre-installed in operating systems Microsoft as a recorder.
A characteristic feature of voice search on personal computers is its limited use. This means that the command only works on a page or Google search results, as well as on a new tab. If you say "Ok Google" on any other page, the command won't work.
Command examples
“OK, Google” is improving every day. If earlier many Russian-speaking commands were not perceived by an assistant, now you can find almost everything. Since the advent of the function, there have been huge changes. And now many users, especially Android devices , very actively use the function in various areas of life.You can ask the voice assistant any question and different languages peace. In this case, you do not have to configure any additional parameters.The use of “OK, Google” on mobile gadgets with the Android platform is, of course, much wider. With the help of a voice assistant, you can even send SMS messages, launch programs, remind you of important calendar dates and events, not to mention search for all kinds of information, route planning, etc. There are fewer commands for personal computers, but they are still there.So, what can you learn or do using the voice service of Google Corporation:
- Find out the time in any locality in the world. If you do not specify a place in the request, the service will call the current time.
- Check the weather anywhere in the world.
- Get directions from A to B.
- Find photos and descriptions for them, find videos and descriptions for them.
- Find any information from the search service.
- Find a person, product, object, and more by name or title.
- Find out exchange rates and convert, for example, rubles into dollars.
- Find and go to any web resource, specifying only its name.
Using Google search is as easy as shelling pears, including on personal computers. If you have enabled the function, checked the microphone and the Internet connection, say the phrase "Ok Google" and ask your question. This command will start a voice search and you will instantly see the result on the screen.
As you can see, everything is simple. Now turn on the command search and ask your questions.
OK, Google, is there life on Mars?
The hardworking developers of the Android operating system are constantly introducing a variety of innovations and steadily keeping up with the times. And now, all owners of smartphones and tablets have access to an interesting and convenient voice function“OK Google, find…”.
All in all, OK Google, search is a new voice search that, with the right commands and without using on-screen keyboard able to find all the necessary information. And after some modifications, perform others useful features on your phone, making it very similar to Apple's Siri.
But first things first. For the function to work correctly, it must be installed and configured. This is not difficult at all, but you need to follow the instructions exactly and complete all the steps to the end.
What does that require
The very name of the function leads to the fact that Google plays an important role here. And it is true. At the very beginning, it is necessary Play market install the original application Google from Google Inc (Download). It's free and installs quickly and easily. Then we activate it. To do this, you need to enter your account, that is, Google mail (ends with [email protected]) and a password for it.
Very often when buying a gadget on android google already installed. Check for correctness and relevance account, as well as update the app version. Enter the Play Market, in the search find desired application, go into it and press the REFRESH button. Without this minor little thing, the whole installation of Ok Google, find ... may not take place.
Another important fact should also be taken into account. This voice search is available on smartphones with new version Android. Version 4.4 is indicated on the official Google website, on many sites with useful tips repelled from 4.1 and above. So it's worth a try anyway. To open SETTINGS on your phone, find ABOUT PHONE (usually at the very end of the list). Here will be all the information about the device, including the version.
Photo: Find out the version of android Correct setting
Now you can proceed directly to setting up voice search on Android.
Open the SETTINGS menu on the phone, find the item ACCOUNTS or ACCOUNTS. We select Google in them, and then we find a line called SEARCH. After clicking on it, it will open new page, which will list the Ok Google settings. In this menu item, select VOICE SEARCH, and in it RECOGNITION OKAY GOOGLE. Now you will open last paragraph settings, in which you need to check or check the box next to FROM THE GOOGLE APP.
Photo: Setting up OK Google Voice search is actually ready to use, however, you need to go through the voice recognition procedure. It is standard on both Android devices and other operating systems. Sometimes not everyone gets it right the first time. Do not despair, the second or third attempt will definitely be successful.
Photo: Setting up OK Google Now it's almost all. True, with such default settings the voice function Ok google, find... will only search the internet. Also, must be enabled and active Google search. In principle, voice search for various information is already convenient and practical. But you need to know that voice control capabilities can be significantly expanded at the level of the entire phone. In this case, it will be very similar to the analogue of Siri, in no way inferior to her.
There are two ways to do this:
1. In many smartphones, during setup, not only the line “From the Google application” appears, but also “From all applications”. By activating it too, voice search gets access to all phone applications.
Photo: Setting up OK Google 2. If there was no additional line, Google developed additional applicationGoogle Start (Download). After downloading and activating it, Ok Google, Find will be able to work with all the applications of the device. And you, in turn, only control them with your voice.
Photo: Google Start 
Photo: Setting up OK Google Unable to set up
Such an annoying problem is not rare. Basically, the reason for everything is inattention and haste. If the Android version is correct, then you missed one of the important details in the installation.
First, make sure Google versions, it must be updated. This nuance is as significant as the Android version (it was already explained how to do this earlier).
Then step by step, according to the instructions, check each step of the setup. Perhaps you missed one of them or forgot to tick somewhere. In this case, everything can be fixed by manually adjusting the settings.
If you did not notice any errors, it is worth installing and configuring from the very beginning. This helps a lot. Just be careful this time.
In the vast majority of installation problems, one of these tips always works.
How to use
Now a real personal assistant lives in the phone. Without your unnecessary movements, it will fulfill every request.
To begin with, it is worth testing the basic commands. Say the phrase "Ok Google", a microphone icon should appear in the search bar, click on it. Now speak complete request“Ok Google, New York weather” or “Ok Google, find the exchange rate.” A pleasant voice will answer questions and display information on the display of the device for clarity. By the way, in the most latest smartphones on the android voice the function is set by default. That is, you do not need to say the first phrase to activate it first, just voice your question right away.
If you acted competently and wisely by connecting voice control immediately to the entire phone, there will be much more examples of its use.
- Set an alarm;
- Mark events and events in the calendar;
- Make a to-do list;
- Send messages and make calls (in this case, you must pronounce the contact's name exactly as it is written in the phone book);
- Open applications and programs;
- Use the search for any queries via the Internet, etc.
Examples of useful commands
At full access There are a lot of command options. You can change the order of words, but pronounce the phrase clearly and understandably in meaning.
Personal organizer. Setting reminders, alarms, information about upcoming meetings, trips, events, tracking your parcels, activating photos and videos. To recognize tasks, Google now must be enabled (for reminders and notifications) and gmail (it receives information about parcels, booking tickets, tables, etc.)
Ok google remind me to call my mom at 3:30
…. where is my parcel?
….set the alarm for 7.00
….when will the meeting with the sister take place?
….what is planned for Monday May 1st?
…..go to Google.com
…..open the app…
.... take a photo / video (you need to open the camera), etc.
Calls and messages. It is possible to make calls, send SMS, listen to voicemail, open the necessary contact information, send emails and publish on social networks.
Okay Google, dial Alexander Petrovich or .... call dad / dad
….SMS Favorite: buy milk
…. phone number Igor
....e-mail, to whom Alexander Petrovich, subject Birthday, message text Congratulations on your birthday, exclamation point.
According to a similar algorithm, you can make any other voice commands. The main thing is that they are made through applications from the Play Market, Google mail or Google search engine.
It will be very convenient to search through google maps and its navigation system. The more sources connected, the more voice searches will be able to perform.
Okay Google, listen to Viktor Tsoi / what is this song? / watch the movie The Silence of the Lambs.
Ok Google, when was Angelina Jolie born?/where is the Statue of Liberty?
….what films are shown at the Svoboda cinema / where is the nearest restaurant?
Experiment with new commands and queries, make your life modern and easy.
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Google is a world-famous company offering various Internet products to its users. For example, search engine, browser and Post service. With the help of "Google" users can search for programs and download games. What is "OK Google"? Next, we have to get acquainted with this service.
Many have heard about it, but not everyone knows why the corresponding utility was created. In addition, we will try to learn the basics of working with OK Google. Even a preschooler is able to cope with such a task. It is enough to be able to read and use the Internet at an elementary level.
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Description
What is "OK Google"? Many modern users have heard about this service. But what is it for?
OK Google is a voice search tool for information on the Internet. This is a kind of analogue of "Alice" from "Yandex". The service works both on computers and on mobile devices. When voice search is activated, the Google system is used.
To facilitate work with the utility, you can install it on Android and iOS application OK Google. We'll talk about this later.
Installation on Android
How to install "O Kay Google"? It's not difficult to do this. Especially if the user works with Android or iOS.
After downloading the installation wizard, the installation of the application will begin. As soon as the procedure is completed, the user will be able to immediately use the utility to create search queries.
Installation on iOS
What is "OK Google"? This is the name of the popular voice search service from Google. As we have already said, users can install the application of the same name on their mobile devices.
In the case of iOS, you can act like this:
That's all. Now you can start actively using the voice service.
Connecting option without application
We figured out what "OK Google" is. You can use this service without installing specialized applications for mobile devices. To do this, the user must have Google Chrome on any gadget.
In the case of iOS, the guide will look like this:
Everything is ready to use. Can I activate "Ok Google" voice search on a computer?
For PC
Yes. This is the simplest scenario. The thing is that OK Google on a PC works through a browser. The Google Chrome Internet browser is ideal for bringing ideas to life.
After saving the adjustments, the user can easily activate the studied option. But how to do that?
Using the voice search service
What is "OK Google", we found out. And how to get started with the service, too. Now it remains to figure out how to use the application.
Computers are the easiest to work with. To successfully use "Ok Google" on a PC, you need:
On mobile devices, when working with a browser, it is proposed to act in a similar way. If the user has installed a specialized application from Google, you need to:
Translation of Dave Lee's article
For the last month, I've been turning off my alarm with the word "Google". This is how I wake up. With the words "Ok, Google." Not content with controlling our lives both online and offline, Google wants to make us yell the name of their corporation all over the house.
The first morning I felt stupid, but I told myself to wait before jumping to conclusions. A month later, my patience ran out. I'm going to explain in detail what exactly the problem is.
I often tease my predecessor, Richard Taylor, for being the only person I know who uses personal Siri Assistant from Apple to the fullest.
You'll be standing there minding your own business while Richard pulls out his phone and starts dictating text messages. Right in front of you. In front of strangers. I find it inconvenient, he thinks the opposite.
It's understandable why he likes it so much - he uses this feature quite often, so voice recognition is perfectly tuned to his speech style. But what I can't understand is how he can calmly talk to a piece of metal when there are so many people around.
As for me, I need to cut off all my fingers in order for me to consider doing this in front of people. Home is the only place where I can overcome myself in this regard.
So, in the corner of my kitchen is an Amazon Echo, a stylish little black cylinder that glows blue when it listens to me.
And in the corner of my bedroom is the same stylish Google Home with its little lights.
Both devices are very accurate. The voice recognition is very accurate, the speaker quality is amazing, and computing power these devices are enough to decipher my tricky requests.
I talk to them in a whisper, barely audible, so that the neighbors don't think I'm a super nerd.
Something wrong
But here's the difference. To access Amazon, you call your assistant by name.
"Hey Alexa, what's new?"
The same goes for other assistants: Siri from Apple or from Microsoft. You don't necessarily have to call them by their first names when they work, but it still creates a pleasant impression of interacting with a person.
For the same reason, we love movie characters endowed with artificial intelligence. This makes us feel warm towards them.
In my heart, I understand that there is no difference in "Ok Google" or "Hey Alexa." It adds neither privacy nor practical value. Both devices do exactly the same thing - they use my data to help me (and then sell me something).
But I'm talking about a certain "awkward" factor that I feel for myself. He cannot be underestimated. When I use Amazon Echo, I am talking to Alexa. When I use Google Home, I am forced to contact a corporation. Or, as Buzzfeed's Mat Henani puts it, "I hate to keep saying 'OK Google' just because it makes me feel like I'm talking to a brand."
Achilles' heel
Back in October, when Google held intriguing events around the world in order to launch Google Home, I got to have a little chat about it all with Michael Sandermeyer. He leads the product design team this device.
Initially, everything was going to give the system a friendly name, but the reason why they changed their mind is quite understandable: they wanted to give the impression that you are interacting with Google directly. To get not an assistant, but an omnipotent, omniscient Google.
“This assistant is Google,” Michael comments. “This is something that Google has been working on for 18 years.”
friendly face
It's a huge step towards what we really want to have one of these personal home assistants join our family life and become indispensable.
If we have the feeling that we are talking to a real person, then this can be considered a huge step in the right direction.
Talk to the owners of the Amazon Echo and they will immediately begin to tell you about how they developed a fondness for Alexa. I'm not the only person who often adds "please" and "thank you" when talking to her.
But as long as Google forces you to bark "Ok Google," Google Home is certainly not able to become complete. personal assistant. He will be helpful and very good. But not personal.
It's worth considering that the Google Home Assistant has the full power of the Google ecosystem. It provides a better service than Alexa, Siri or Cortana. But it would be foolish of me to stop halfway, so I will try to use the influence of this blog in order to change Google for the better. I have an alternative.
A friend of mine noted that all assistants (with the exception of Siri) still have female voices, thus perhaps slightly supporting the idea that the assistant is still exclusively the work of a woman.
So let's go in the other direction: pay homage to one of the company's founders, Larry Page. I would love to yell, “LARRY! Turn up!".
This means that I would start my morning by saying hello to Larry from bed, but what's there. Neighbors look at me like that.