How to activate voice commands on Android Auto
To activate voice commands on Android Auto, follow these steps:
- Open the app.
- Swipe the menu to the left and select "Settings".
- Make sure the option "During driving" is enabled after tapping on "Ok Google" detection.
- Google Assistant will respond to your voice requests even when Android Auto is in use.
What is Voice App?
Voice App allows you to communicate with your device using voice commands. To use your device hands-free, reactivate AI Voice and give a voice command. Please note that this feature is only available in certain countries and regions.
How to use Google Assistant
To enable the "Ok Google" assistant on your Android device, follow these steps:
- Open the application on your Android phone or tablet.
- Tap on "More", "Settings", and "Voice" at the bottom right.
- Select "Voice Match" under "Ok Google".
- Finally, enable "Access with Voice Match".
Troubleshooting voice typing issues
If voice typing is not working, try the following:
- Make sure the microphone is enabled.
- Restart your computer.
- Open an application that requires a keyboard, such as a web browser.
- Once the keyboard is visible, press the microphone icon to see if you can type by speaking.
How to enable voice typing on WhatsApp
To enable voice typing on WhatsApp, either tap the microphone icon on the Google Home screen or say the command "Ok Google" to activate voice typing. As the voice assistant is listening, you can say "Send WhatsApp message".
Using speakerphone on Android
To activate the "Speakerphone" feature on Android, you can install an application like "Auto Speaker". Click here to download the application. After installing it on your Android smartphone, open the app and make sure the "Active" option is selected.
What is Bixby?
According to Bixby, there are two distinct services: Bixby Vision and Bixby Voice. Bixby Voice acts as a true virtual assistant, capable of answering various questions and performing tasks typically done by similar services, all through voice commands.
Huawei’s virtual assistant
The alternative to Google Assistant for Huawei smartphones is Huawei Assistant. Huawei has released an alternative application to Google’s virtual assistant. Those who install Huawei Assistant and report any issues before January 1, 2020, have a chance to win a P30 Pro smartphone.