In the article we will look in detail at what Okay Google is and whether there is any real benefit from the assistant. In addition, we will tell you how to install and use the Ok Google function on your computer.

About the Ok, Google app

The OK Google function helps the smartphone owner control the gadget hands-free. By saying the desired voice command, for example, “Hey Google, what is the weather today?”, you will quickly receive an answer. You don't need to write it yourself to do this. search query in the browser - the assistant will find the information for you. To search for information, the assistant analyzes the user's location, frequent Internet requests, and pages visited.

What is Okay Google? The company's latest product, the digital Google Assistant, introduces advanced voice search. When it first appeared, this option was called “Google Now.” The assistant's responses were only text format. Now you receive a voice response.

Which system requirements must be done for the assistant to work correctly:

• Android version no lower than 5.0;
• RAM memory not less than 1.5 GB;
• Google application version 6.13 and later.

Setting up parameters

How to find Okay Google? In new OS builds Android browser with built-in voice assistant preinstalled on devices out of the box. If your phone does not have this browser, you will need it from the service “ Play Market”.

After installing the browser, we proceed directly to setting up the assistant settings. For example, we use the model Motorola phone G5 Plus:

1. In the “Settings” menu, in the “General” section, enable the “Text to Speech” option.
2. In the “Speech synthesizer” item, select Russian.
3. Set the Ok Google voice search and “Speech recognition” switches to the active position.
4. In the “Search on phone” field, check the boxes next to “Browser”, “Contacts”, “Applications” so that the search works with all services.
5. Check the “Search from locked screen” option.
6. Click “OK”.

Functions of Ok Google on Android

Interacting with the system, the OK Google search performs many functions. Below is a list of assistant capabilities:

1. Get directions using Google Maps.
2. Calculate any amount or percentage.
3. Send a message or call both in messenger and from a mobile operator number.
4. Set a reminder, indicating the time and date of notification.
5. Upon request, it opens applications, finds a video on YouTube or a song in Play Music. All you have to do is say “Okay Google, include the name” to open the file.
6. Tell me the weather, time.

The assistant ends the conversation with the word “Please,” even if you did not say “Thank you.”

Options Okay Google

Now let's talk about how to manage virtual assistant options.

1. View and delete your search history
   To view and clear your history, follow these steps:

• go to “Settings”, select “Google Account”;
• select “Data and personalization”;
• in the “Actions and history” section, click “My actions” and “Select a deletion option”;
• in the “Delete by date” item, set the time period or select “All time” and click “Delete”.

1. Disabling a command
   To turn off voice activation:

1. Enter the “Settings” of the utility.
2. Uncheck “Recognition OK Google”.

1. Troubleshooting Possible Errors
   An outdated version of Android or lack of updates for the application prevents the assistant from working normally. Download the updated software package and install the assistant again.
2. Restrict utility actions
   To make hints appear only when requested in a browser window or in an open application:

• in the “Settings” of the program, select “Voice Search”;
• Go to “OK Recognition, Google”, remove the “Always on” and “On any screen” checkboxes.

Where to download the Google app with Assistant

The application is downloaded from the Play Market platform:

1. IN search bar write the name of the utility.
2. Select the program and click “Install”.

Another way to add an assistant to your smartphone is to update the Android OS to revision 5.0 and higher. After the update, the assistant will appear in the system automatically.

How to use Google Assistant

To start working with the assistant, you first need to activate voice activation – “Voice Match”.

1. Open installed application and at the bottom of the page click the “More” button (three horizontal bars).
2. Go to the “Settings” section and select “Voice input”.
3. In the “Voice Match” parameter block, move all sliders to the active position (highlighted in blue).

What should I do to enable the assistant? You need to say the start command “Okay, Google”.

Basic commands for Google Assistant

In this section of the article, we have prepared a selection of popular queries for the personal assistant according to thematic blocks:

1. Local news.
   “Will it rain today”, “Where to get coffee”, “Which bus goes to school”.
2. Communicate with your family.
   “Call your sister,” “Write a message to your mom: How are you? I will come soon".
3. “Surf” on the Internet.
   “Open my VKontakte page”, “Tell me the latest news”, “Find a song”.

Installing Assistant on a PC or laptop

In the first method we use the “Play Market” emulator. The program is called “BlueStacks 3”:

1. Download the emulator and install the program.
2. On home page Select the “My Applications” tab at the top, then the “System” folder.
3. Open “Play Market” and write the name of the browser “Chrome” in the search bar;
4. Next to the program, click “Install” and complete the settings as described above.

• double click on exe file run the installation;
• click “Start installation”;
• Click “Next”, then check the “Add Python to environment variables” checkbox;
• click “Install”.
• after that, go to the “Projects” page in the “Google Cloud Platform” console;
• click “Create a project” at the top;
• name the project “My Google Assistant" and click "Ok".

Advantages and disadvantages of the program

But it happens that the assistant incorrectly recognizes the voice and provides incorrect information. Therefore, you need to create the request correctly.

Analogues of Okay Google

To conclude the article, here is a list of programs with functions similar to the Google ok virtual assistant:

1. "Yandex.Alice".
2. Siri by Apple developers.
3. Cortana from Microsoft.
4. Amazon Alexa.

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, Hey Google, Find is a new voice search that, with the right commands and without using the on-screen keyboard, can find everything. necessary information. And after some modifications, perform others useful features on your phone, making it very similar to Apple's Siri counterpart.

But first things first. For the feature to work correctly, it must be installed and configured. It 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 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 buying an Android gadget Google already installed. You should check the correctness and relevance account, and also update the application version. Log in to the Play Market and search for the right application, go into it and click on 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 start from 4.1 and above. 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.

Photo: Find out the Android 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 it will open new page, which will list the settings for 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.

Photo: Setting up ok Google

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 others operating systems. Sometimes not everyone succeeds in doing it the first time. Don't despair, the second or third attempt will definitely be successful.

Photo: Setting up ok Google

That's almost it now. True, with such standard settings The voice function OK Google, find... will search only on 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 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.

Photo: Setting up ok Google

2. If there is no additional line, Google has developed additional applicationGoogle 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.

Photo: Google Start
Photo: Setting up ok Google

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 make sure Google versions, 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 there's a real one living in the phone personal assistant. Without your unnecessary movements, it will fulfill every request.

First, it's worth testing basic commands. Say the phrase “OK Google”, a microphone icon should appear in the search bar, click on it. Now speak up 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, in the most latest smartphones on Android voice The function is 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

At full access There are an incredible number of 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 voicemail, open the necessary contact information, 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.

The "Hey Google" command may be pronounced slightly differently on some devices.

How to enable voice search

How to start voice search

Other variations of the "Hey Google" command also work on some devices.

How to change the settings for the "Ok Google" command

Modes of operation of the "Ok Google" command

• Okay Google
  If the screen is on or the device is charging, the command can be issued regardless of what is open on the screen. Please note that in this mode, the feature may interfere with other voice-controlled services.
• While driving
  The command can be given when using Google Maps and Android Auto.
• Always on
  The command works regardless of whether the screen is on.

Lock screen settings

• Unlocking with Voice Match
  You can open websites and do more with "Hey Google" without manually turning off your screen lock. However, this requires that your voice be successfully recognized.
• Personal results
  When this feature is turned on, voice searches show personalized results, including when your device is locked.

Sample voice with the command "Ok Google"

• Re-record voice sample
  If Google can't recognize your voice, create a new sample. If you don't see this setting, you may not have turned on the "Hey Google" feature.
• Delete voice sample
  You can delete a voice sample recorded on your device.

How to remove voice samples with the "Ok Google" command

When you set up Voice Match in Assistant settings, voice samples are saved in your Google account. You can delete them if you wish.

How to use voice commands

How Google remembers your favorite apps

If you don't name the app (for example, just say "Scan Receipt"), you'll be asked to select an app from a list. After you repeat this a few times, Google will remember which app you're using and will open it right away.

To ensure that the clarifying question appears every time, follow these steps:

The application will not launch automatically. It will appear in search results first (this may take a few minutes).

Where can you use voice search?

Feature supported on English language in Australia, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, USA and South Africa.

If you remember, our cozy CHROM.RF community has already talked about the ability to enable voice search through the special phrase “OK, Google”. If earlier this required a separate extension, now everything works right out of the box. And we'll tell you how to enable and use it. In the meantime, take a look at the video:

How to enable "OK Google"?

To use "Hey Google", make sure that this feature is turned on correctly in your Google settings Chrome. To do this, go to the settings (chrome://settings/) and carefully look at the “Search” section. It is not difficult to guess that the “Enable voice search” checkbox should be checked.

If you don’t have a place to tick, check the selected search engine. Click on "Configure search engines".

Please note that not just a search from Google should be selected, but one that works through Google .com.

How to use "OK Google"?

It's simple. Opening new tab and we see that it is now ready for voice requests.

We follow the hint. We say the indicated phrase. From the animation you will understand that the browser is now ready to hear the request itself from you. Ask him anything. Don't expect too much intellectual conversation. This is, first of all, a search engine in which you “enter” with your voice what you would usually write using the keyboard. For some questions (“How old was Pusheen”), he will not only open the search results, but also answer by voice.

The “Okay, Google” function is not new to anyone today; program developers are bending over backwards to make the search faster/more accessible/more functional. But not everyone knows that voice search can also be used on a computer, be it a desktop computer or a laptop. All you need for this is presence of a microphone. On laptops it is a built-in device; for a desktop PC you will have to purchase it. Of course, your computer must have an Internet connection.

In addition to having a microphone, you need to make sure that the browser itself is installed on your PC " Google Chrome" If you go to the Google search bar through, for example, the Opera program, the voice search function will not be available.

In previous versions of Google Chrome, you were required to enable voice control yourself. On the Internet you will find a lot of information on how to manually set up “Hey Google” for PC. But this data is already outdated.

Google Chrome is constantly improving and now you don’t even need to configure anything. A new version already has a search engine built-in voice control.

That is, all you need to set up “Okay, Google” is to make sure that your browser has Latest updates. For January 2018 this is the version 63.0.3239.132.

Installing and configuring “Ok Google”

To check the update, click the icon in the top right (circled in red) and go down to the line “ Settings».

In the settings field, select the bottom line “ About the browserChrome"(arrow indicates).

By clicking on it, you will see the following:

It checks for updates and, if your version is out of date, the program immediately makes the necessary changes.

Then the line “ Latest versionGoogle Chromealready installed».

On home page You will see a microphone icon (indicated by an arrow) in the search bar on the right. This is the “Ok Google” function.

All that is required of you is click on the icon voice search, in which the browser requests access to the microphone. To use voice search, you must confirm permission.

Feel free to start testing the function. Left-clicking on the microphone icon will activate it. It looks like this:

Now say any request that interests you. There is no need to say the phrase “Okay, Google” anymore. The voice command must be spoken clearly, but it is not necessary to speak loudly.

The search engine processes your request and displays the result, the robot voices the answer found.

For the query “How to get to the library,” Google requested permission to determine my geolocation. Having determined the location, the program found the nearest library and plotted a route to it. All this took no more than one minute!

If Google Chrome doesn't find a specific answer to your question, it will return search results for your phrase with a list of links.

When you launch, the browser will prompt you to register an account with Google Chrome. This will allow you to save the necessary settings: routes in maps, calendar reminders, mail configurations and much more.