How to talk to Google on Android. Why “Ok Google” doesn’t work and how to deal with it. Okay Google isn't just about voice search.

What is voice search

Entering text from the keyboard is not always convenient. Moreover, there are a number of situations when it is easier and faster to enter a command by voice, through a microphone.

Voice search is one of the innovations that allows you to speed up your interaction with the search engine. Google was one of the first to teach its search engine to respond to voice commands received from a computer or mobile device.

OK Google Voice Assistant Features

Using the application " Okay Google", the phone user can

• assign a wide range of voice commands to the Android system
• search on the Internet and Google search engine
• receive accurate answers to queries in audio format
• manage applications and services on a mobile device

It is important to know that the service fully works in Russian, that is, it recognizes speech. Therefore, a Russian-speaking user will not have any difficulties in mastering the search tool.

How to enable and configure the "OK Google" voice application on your phone

Most Android mobile phones and tablets already have a search bar from Google Search and are located on the main screen. Therefore, for the OK Google function to work on the device, it was enough to update the system at least once in the last three months.

In order for all the requests mentioned above, as well as some other additional commands, to work more correctly (that is, with a voice response or more accurate information), you will need an Android assistant called Google Now (aka Okey Google), which can be downloaded from us.

If the Google application is already present on your device (but disabled), to enable OK Google

• go to the “Google Settings” menu, then “Search and suggestions”,
• In the Google Now section, turn the switch to ON.

• in the upper left corner you should click the menu icon (three horizontal bars)
• Settings -> Voice search -> “OK Google” recognition.

Enabling Okay Google on a mobile device

Launch OK Google:

1. depending on the version of Android, click on the Google search bar or the microphone next to it
2. say one of the available commands into the microphone

This is how you enable OK Google.

For the most part, Okay Google queries are simply typed into the search bar after being spoken into the microphone. In some cases, the response to a voice command may be spoken in a synthesized voice. For example, to the question “Where was Pushkin born?”, the robot will answer you in Russian: “Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin was born in Moscow.” This will display information about the mentioned city on the phone screen (in Google search results). If you say “what does it look like…” before a phrase or command, then, as a result of a voice search, the Google search results will display the result of a search for photographs of the item mentioned in the request.

Installing OK Google on your computer. Unlike mobile devices, no additional programs are required to install the OK Google voice add-on on your computer. The only condition is that you have a browser installed on your PC and a microphone connected to the PC. For voice control, it is advisable to use the Google Chrome browser: the search feature is best implemented in it.

Until 2015, the Chrome browser settings had a corresponding option in the “Search” section of the options. However, now she is gone. Therefore, to use Ok Google (i.e., the voice search function), just go to the Google page and click the button to the right of the search bar to pronounce the command.

Voice commands Okay Google and application functions on Android

The traditional way to communicate with an Internet search engine is to enter text queries. In the "Okay Google" application, you access the Android OS directly, the applications installed on your phone, and control them through the microphone. A wide range of functions are available - voice commands for the organizer, calls and messages.

• By contacting the organizer with the phrase “wake me up tomorrow at 6.30 am”, you will open the alarm setting in okey google, where the time and date will already be indicated.
• To set a reminder, just say “remind me... (do something)” into the microphone.
• The function of voice creation of meetings and events works in the same way - “make a meeting... (anywhere, with someone at a specified time).”
• To check existing events, you can say the command-question “what is planned for tomorrow?”
• To create a note, say "Note:...".
• Okay Google on Android can also work with contacts. To make a call, enter the command “call (name from contacts)”
• The request for sending SMS sounds similar - “SMS (name from contacts) (message itself).”

• “working hours (of an establishment)”
• “how much are the shares (of the company) worth”
• "who it …"
• “how tall (for example, the Empire State Building)”
• “how to get to (destination)”
• "where is…"
• "Where is the nearest..."

Interface of the OK Google application on Android

Voice launch of Android applications

Other functionality of the "Okay Google" application includes close work with the Android OS. To open a program via okey google, use the command “open (application name)”, start playing music in the player - at the request “listen...” or “play (name of song)”. You can use commands to open the most popular applications on your mobile device (for example, the command "turn on the flashlight" will open the corresponding widget). There are a great many options for using OK Google, it all depends on your desire to use the potential of the OK Google application in conjunction with Android.

Summary. Voice search technology is quite young and was recently introduced by Google. But the usefulness of the auxiliary application is felt from the very first minutes of testing on Android. Over the short period of its existence, an impressive number of recognizable voice commands in Russian have been developed for the Google service. Their number is growing every month.

If you are connected to the Internet and don’t have time to spend a long time entering queries into a search engine in text form, setting reminders or writing notes, the Okey Google application for Android will simplify your life. Enabling OK Google and then setting up the application on your phone is not at all difficult. Voice Google quickly responds to the commands of the user of a mobile device, and instantly. This is another reason to download Okay Google on your Android phone or computer.

Answers to readers' questions

Please ask any questions related to the use of the OK service, Google and voice search in general (via the contact form in the sidebar of the site).

I have a Philips Xenium V387. At first, the “OK Google” application worked. Then I accidentally clicked “Delete Voice Sample” and now I can’t record it again. OK Google says “speak.” I say this command - and nothing. Voice search only works when you press the microphone. How do I set up OK Google so that voice search works correctly? OS version – Android 4.4.2. The main language is English (US), the additional language is Russian.

Answer. We wrote above about how to set up OK Google on Android. In your case, if nothing helps, try the following steps:

1. Download the latest version of the application (the easiest way to download Ok Google is from Google Play). Or update the current version of the application.
2. Launch the application.
3. Go to the Settings menu – Voice search – Recognition “OK Google”.
4. Record your voice sample for recognition using a microphone.

OK Google doesn't work. When you press the microphone it works, but without pressing it does not respond to the voice. Everything is enabled and configured in the settings. Phone Meizu m3 max. Android 6.0. Tell me what to do, how to enable OK Google?

1. Install Google Search App
2. Turn on the Google Audio History option in your phone settings.
3. The primary language of voice search must be English.

I have a Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the OK Google voice function does not work when the display is sleeping, the settings are disabled automatically. How to enable ok google from standby mode? What launch programs can I use?

Answer. Indeed, you cannot turn on the voice assistant ok google from sleep mode. This is easily explained by the fact that otherwise the phone will quickly discharge.

In the Android settings you can increase the sleep interval. To do this, go to Settings – Display – Sleep mode and specify the desired interval. This will increase the opening interval of Google Assistant. There is also an app called Stay Alive! Keep screen awake, which disables sleep mode.

In the Samsung Galaxy, Okay Google was in the form of a ribbon on the main screen. I accidentally deleted it. Now voice search only works in the form of a microphone icon. Can you tell me how to return the search feed and enable ok google?

Answer. To return the Google search widget to your home screen, select Screen - Widgets - Google Search from the menu. If you have a non-standard Launcher (shell) installed, the method for enabling OK Google may be different, but the principle is the same.

“Okay, Google” is a fast and effective voice search for any kind of information. When you don’t have time to enter a query in a search engine and rummage through the results, this service becomes indispensable. Need the nearest ATM or bus stop? “Okay, Google” can easily handle such tasks. We will tell you not only about installing this program, but also about how to use the service without launching any applications.

What do we need

To install “OK Google” you need:

• Google Search, versions 3.5 and higher;
• Android OS, 4.3 and higher;
• Voice control history included;
• Installed Google Start application.

You can view the Android version in “Settings” – “About phone” – “Information about versions”.

Setting up Google Now

Install or update the Google Search app from Google Market. Launch it. Click on the menu icon and select "Settings". Go to "Voice search".

In the “Languages” option, select the main English (US) with a long tap and the additional Russian with a short tap. English is required for search to work on any screen. In Voice Search, you can also enable or disable voice results and Bluetooth headset support.

Go to “OK Google” recognition. Activate options:

• "From Google application";
• "Of all the applications." “OK Google” can be launched from any application.
• "When the screen is locked." The search occurs when the screen is locked and turned off (while the device is charging).

When prompted for a speech sample, say “Okay Google” several times.

Installing Google Start

Install the service from the Play Store and launch it. Now just swipe right on the desktop and you will find yourself in Google Now. Google Start allows you to launch voice search from any screen without opening additional widgets and applications.

Now you can not only launch “Ok Google” from any application, but also set a command immediately after turning on the screen, without removing the lock. It’s enough to say: “Okay, Google” and immediately after that set a search phrase. You can repeat or change the request by clicking on the microphone icon.

Setting up “OK Google” on a computer and laptop

If a laptop almost always has a built-in microphone, then for a PC you will have to purchase and connect it. It is required for voice search. Launch Chrome and go to Settings.

In the “Search” item, check the box next to “Enable voice search using the command OK, Google”. Go to the Google search engine page. Click on the icon and give permission to use the microphone.

Click on the icon again and search by voice. The result will open in a new tab. For key queries, answers are duplicated in voice.

If you like “OK Google” and start using it often, it will be more convenient to set the Google Start launcher as the main one, rather than selecting it every time you go to Google services. To do this, use the “Always Use” command when selecting a program. You can switch to the old interface at any time by opening the Google Start application menu and selecting the “native” launcher.

Hardworking developers of the Android operating system constantly introduce various innovations and steadily keep up with the times. And now, all owners of smartphones and tablets have access to an interesting and convenient voice function “OK Google, find...”.

Overall, Okay Google, Find is a new voice search that, with the right commands and without using the on-screen keyboard, can find all the information you need. And with some tweaks, perform other useful functions on your phone, making it very similar to Apple's Siri.

But first things first. For the feature to work correctly, it must be installed and configured. It's 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 suggests that Google plays an important role here. And it is true. At the very beginning, you need to install the original application from the Play Market 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 its password.

Very often, when purchasing a gadget, Google is already installed on Android. You should check that your account is correct and up to date, and update the application version. Enter the Play Market, find the application you need in the search, go into it and press the UPDATE button. Without this minor detail, the entire installation of Okay Google, find... may not take place.

Another important fact should also be taken into account. This voice search is available on smartphones with the new version of Android. On the official Google website, version 4.4 is indicated; on many sites with useful tips, they start from 4.1 and higher. So it's worth a try anyway. To open SETTINGS on your phone, find the ABOUT PHONE item (usually at the very end of the list). Here you will find all the information about the device, including the version.

Correct setting

Now you can proceed directly to setting up voice search on Android.

Open SETTINGS in the phone menu, find the ACCOUNTS or ACCOUNTS item. In them, select Google, and then find the line called SEARCH. After clicking on it, a new page will open, which will list the settings of Okay Google. In this menu item, select VOICE SEARCH, and in it RECOGNITION OKAY GOOGLE. Now the last setting item will open in front of you, in which you need to check the box next to FROM THE GOOGLE APPLICATION.

Voice search is actually ready to use, but you need to go through the voice recognition process. It is standard both on Android devices and on other operating systems. Sometimes not everyone succeeds in doing it the first time. Don't despair, the second or third attempt will definitely be successful.

That's almost it now. True, with such standard settings, the voice function OK Google, find... will search only on the Internet. Also, Google search must be enabled and active. 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 Siri analogue, in no way inferior to it.

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 gains access to all phone applications.

2. If there is no additional line, Google has developed an additional application Google Start (Download). After downloading and activating it, Ok Google, Find will be able to work with all applications on the device. And you, in turn, can only control them with your voice.

Unable to configure

This annoying problem is not uncommon. 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 check the Google version, it must be updated. This nuance is as significant as the Android version (it was previously explained how to do this).

Then, step by step, according to the instructions, check each setup step. Perhaps you missed one of them or forgot to check a box somewhere. In this case, everything can be corrected by manually adjusting the settings.

If you do not notice any errors, you should install and configure from the very beginning. This helps a lot. Just this time be extremely careful.
In the vast majority of installation problems, one of these tips always works.

How to use

Now a real personal assistant lives in your phone. Without your unnecessary movements, it will fulfill every request.

First, it's worth testing the basic commands. Say the phrase “OK Google”, a microphone icon should appear in the search bar, click on it. Now say the full request “Okay Google, weather in New York” or “Okay Google, find the exchange rate.” A pleasant voice will answer questions and display information on the device display for clarity. By the way, the latest Android smartphones have voice function installed by default. That is, you don’t need to say the first phrase to activate it, just voice your question right away.

If you acted competently and wisely by connecting voice control to the entire phone at once, there will be many more examples of its use.

1. Set an alarm;
2. Mark events and activities on the calendar;
3. Make a to-do list;
4. Send messages and make calls (in this case, you must pronounce the contact's name exactly as it is written in the phone book);
5. Open applications and programs;
6. Use the search for any queries via the Internet, etc.

Examples of useful commands

With full access, there are incredibly many command options. You can change the order of words, but pronounce the phrase clearly and clearly 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 (for reminders and notifications) and gmail (information about parcels, booking tickets, tables, etc.) must be enabled.

Okay Google, remind me to call mom at 3:30 p.m.
…. where is my parcel?
….set the alarm for 7:00
….when will you meet your sister?
….what is planned for Monday May 1st?
…..go to Google.com
…..open the application…
….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 information about contacts, send emails and publish on social networks.

Okay Google, type Alexander Petrovich or... call dad/dad
….SMS Beloved: buy milk
….phone number Igor
....email message, to whom Alexander Petrovich, subject Birthday, message text Happy birthday, exclamation point.

Using a similar algorithm, you can perform any other voice commands. The main thing is that they are done through applications from the Play Market, Google mail or Google search engine.

Searching through Google maps and its navigation system will be very convenient. The more sources you connect, the more voice searches you can do.
Okay Google, listen to Viktor Tsoi/what is this song?/watch the movie Silence of the Lambs.
Okay 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.

Dear readers! If you have any questions or comments on the topic of the article, please leave them below.

Over the years, using the Internet has become easier and easier for new users - new commands are introduced, useful functions appear, applications are created that make the World Wide Web simple and understandable. One of these developments is a new voice search system from Google, which has already acquired millions of users around the world. Hundreds of thousands of positive reviews, a simple interface and good functionality - all this perfectly characterizes voice search.

According to developers from Google, the user will be able to enter search queries much faster, configure device functions and control the operation of other applications using voice. Is it really so easy to use your device using voice commands, forgetting about the keyboard? This is what we will find out in this review - we will look at all the advantages and disadvantages of the program, its main functions, and also tell you how to download “Okay, Google!” on computer.

About the application

Using the program, you will be able to enter search queries using voice recognition. However, this is not the only possibility: Ok Google! Let's look at the full functionality of this application:

• Working with the browser. The developers did a very good job of making the section as convenient and simple as possible. You just need to press the button with the microphone icon and start talking. Working with the browser, you can enable or disable any plugin, open a widget or history, launch a list of downloaded files, view open tabs, launch the built-in player. This could go on for a very long time - about a hundred functions of the application are associated only with browser settings.
• Search by request. The most important thing for the user is to find the information he needs in a few seconds. With Okay Google, the impossible is possible, because the search engine will instantly find the nearest museum, show the route to it, find all the actors of your favorite movie, display store opening hours, tell you about the price of shares and exchange rates. And the list is not limited to this - the user will even be able to find out the height of the tallest building in the city or hear a story about a person or company.
• Computer management. One of the most useful sections. Here you can, by saying a couple of phrases, change the time, turn the device on or off, open a file or program or, conversely, disable it, create a text document, delete files from the trash, and so on.
• Audio response. With a recent update to the search system, another innovation has appeared - Google can answer your questions itself (there is even a voice selection feature!). By asking “Who is...?”, you will hear a brief biography of the person, years of his life, interesting facts from life, without even reading the text. Now you can do several things at the same time! For example, listening to a biography, playing your favorite game - everything is simple and convenient.
• Several languages. You can speak different languages ​​and Google will understand you instantly!
• Censorship. Another function of the application is protection from obscene links and information, adult videos, and so on.
• Safety guarantee. Google guarantees the anonymity of your requests and the confidentiality of your data. The absence of viruses and threats to your computer is another advantage that makes using the program truly reliable.

Video review

Application features on PC

Firstly, it greatly simplifies the use of functions, speeds up work on the device, and allows you to find information faster and more conveniently.

Secondly, you can listen to the necessary information without diverting your attention to reading long texts and typing a search query.

Thirdly, the application is free and does not “clog” the computer’s RAM and hard drive.

Advantages and disadvantages of the program

Advantages:

• Simple and convenient interface.
• Hundreds of different functions - from a simple search query using a voice command to complex algorithms and control of device settings.
• No advertising.
• The application is free.
• Incredible optimization. The most accurate query responses and fastest speech recognition in the app industry.
• Audio responses. Now you can listen to interesting facts from a person’s biography or a summary of a movie you would like to watch without being distracted from your work.
• Excellent technical support. Fast and polite response, instant correction of errors.
• The application allows you to surf the Internet even if you are blind.

Flaws:

• Google shows that an era may soon come in which people will forget about the keyboard and manual input of information.

How to install Okay Google voice search on your computer

1 way. Installation using the Play Store emulator

1. To install any Android application on your computer in a few clicks, you will definitely need the BlueStacks emulator. You can download its installer from our website at .
2. We launch the emulator installer and install the program, following all the instructions. During installation, you will be able to select the location on your hard drive where you want to install BlueStacks files using the Browse button.
3. Open the emulator and log in using your Google + profile. To register, you just need to fill out a few fields - login in the form [email protected], password, additional mailing address, telephone number.
4. After authorization, go to the search engine and enter the name of the application. Click on the “Install” button and wait for the installation to complete. After downloading, it is recommended to reboot your device.

Method 2. Installation using archive

1. Install the archive from our website.
2. Unzip the files contained in it.
3. Based on the instructions in the text document, install the application and the accompanying emulator.

Conclusion

It’s really worth downloading Okay Google on your computer, as this program will make using the Internet easier and simpler. Hundreds of different functions, thousands of positive reviews on different platforms, incredible potential, no advertising - for this reason it is worth trying this application.

Okay Google, the voice assistant that can be found in all the latest versions of Android has reached computers. If you're used to searching for the information you need using voice queries, you can now do this in the Chrome browser. Let's figure out how to enable Okay Google and what you can do with it.

Download the browser from the official website and install it if you have never used Google products before.

After downloading, you need to configure Chrome to enable OK Google:

Below you will see where you can use this option (google.com). Go to the search engine page and try using the assistant - it supports Russian. Don't forget to connect the microphone to your computer first and set it up if you don't have a built-in audio recording device.

Using the assistant

To use OK Google, the following conditions must be met:

• You enabled this feature in Chrome settings.
• A microphone is connected to the computer, which is configured as the default audio recording device.
• You have access to the Internet.

If all three conditions are met, then you can go to google.com. Say “OK Google” or tap the microphone icon to activate voice search. When the word “Speak” appears on the screen and the red microphone appears, say your request. The system will process the received data and give you an answer to your request in the form of a regular Google search result.

Google's voice assistant, despite its intelligence, is not yet able to understand all requests, so the set of available commands is limited. You can experiment with asking questions to the search engine, but it will probably only respond to queries of this kind (information taken from Google support):

The number of queries that Okay Google understands is constantly growing, so feel free to experiment with this voice assistant, using different languages ​​and asking complex questions.

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