Utilise "Hey Google" vocalism searches & actions

Yous can use your voice to do actions similar search, get directions, and create reminders. For example, to meet if in that location's rain in the weather forecast, say, "Hey Google, do I demand an umbrella tomorrow?"

Plough on voice search

Start a voice search

  1. On your Android telephone or tablet, open the Google app Google Search.
  2. Say "Hey Google" or tap the Microphone Microphone.

Change your "Hey Google" settings

"Hey Google" settings you can change

Settings can vary by device and Google app version. Not all settings are available for all languages.

Acquire how to change your Google app settings.

When you can say "Hey Google"

  • Hey Google :
    If the screen is on or the device is charging, y'all can say "Hey Google" from any screen. This setting could prevent some other voice services that utilise hot words or wake-upwardly commands from working.
  • While driving:
    Y'all can say "Hey Google" while you utilize Google Maps and Android Car.
  • Ever-on:
    You tin say "Hey Google" whether your screen is on or off.

When your screen is locked

  • Unlock with Voice Match:
    When you say "Hey Google" from a secure lock screen and we're able to recognize the sound of your voice, you tin can inquire Google to have actions for you or visit sites without having to unlock your device manually.
  • Personal results:
    See personal results for your voice searches, even when your device is locked.

"Hey Google" voice model

  • Retrain vox model:
    Teach Google the sound of your voice once again. Try this if Google isn't recognizing your voice when you say "Hey Google." If yous don't see this setting, make sure "Hey Google" is turned on.
  • Delete vocalisation model on device:
    Remove what you lot've taught to Google to recognize your vocalisation on that device.

Delete "Hey Google" sound recordings

Ways you can use your voice

If voice search is available in your language and land, you can say most of these examples. Some aren't bachelor in every language.

Account, privacy & search

Change your account settings: "Open Google Account settings."

See your search history: "Prove my Google search history."

Change your privacy settings: "Adjust my Google privacy settings."

Change your security settings: "Arrange my Google security settings."

Calendar, alarms, reminders & info

Set an alarm: "Ready an warning for 7 AM" or "Set up an alarm for every Fri morning at 7 AM."

Set a reminder: "Remind me to call John at six PM" or "Remind me to purchase Belgian chocolate at Ghirardelli Foursquare."

See SMS (text) messages: "Bear witness me my messages from Brian most dinner."

Create a Google Calendar consequence: "Create a calendar consequence for dinner in San Francisco, Sat at 7 PM."

See your upcoming bills: "My bills" or "My Comcast bills 2022."

Check your schedule: "What does my day look similar tomorrow?" or "When's my next meeting?"

Communicate with friends & family

Telephone call a friend: "Call Lindsay Hampson" or "Telephone call Mom."

Text a friend: "Text Jason that I'thousand running 5 minutes late."

Send a Hangouts chat message: "Send a Hangouts message to Bob" or "Showtime a Hangouts chat."

Start a Hangouts video call: "Start a video call" or "Video call Jane using Hangouts."

Send an email: "Transport an e-mail to Kristin, subject new shoes, message, I can't wait to prove you my new shoes, full stop."

Check your voicemail: "Listen to voicemail."

Amusement (music, movies, Tv set, books & images)

Play music: "Play Macklemore" or "Play Can't Hold U.s.."

Place a vocal: "What's this song?"

Find new music: "What songs exercise Mumford and Sons sing?"

Play a radio station from Google Play: "Play some music."

Watch a picture from Google Play: "Watch Frozen."

Learn nigh a Tv show you're watching: "What'due south on TV?"

Read a book from Google Play: "Read Ender's Game."

Find a movie: "What movies are playing tonight?" or "Where'south Hunger Games playing?"

Search for images: "Show me pictures of the Gold Gate Span."

Have a photo or video: "Have a picture" or "Tape a video."

Directions & travel

Become directions: "Navigate to Safeway" or "Directions to 1299 Colusa Avenue Berkeley California."

Observe nearby places: "Where'due south the closest coffee shop?"

Plan your trip: "What are some attractions in New York City?"

Look up travel plans: "Show me my flights" or "Where'southward my hotel?"

Book a table: "Book a tabular array for ii at Cascal on Midweek night."

Facts & quick answers

Discover the fourth dimension: "What time is it in London?"

Cheque the weather condition: "Exercise I need a jacket today?" or "What'due south the weather like tomorrow morning?"

Answer trivia questions: "Where was Albert Einstein born?" or "How old is Beyonce?"

Get stock prices: "What'due south the Google stock price?" (Disclaimer about financial information)

Summate the tip: "What'south the tip for 42 dollars?"

Translate words or phrases: "How exercise you say cucumber in Spanish?"

Define a discussion: "What does gluttony mean?"

Convert between units: "What's 16 ounces in pounds?"

Solve a math problem: "What's the foursquare root of 2209?"

Track a packet from your Gmail social club confirmation: "Where'southward my package?"

Search within apps on your device: "Search for Thai nutrient on Yelp."

Change your device'due south settings

Wi-Fi: "Turn on Wi-Fi" or "Plow off Wi-Fi."

Bluetooth: "Turn on Bluetooth" or "Turn off Bluetooth."

Flashlight: "Turn on my flashlight" or "Turn my flashlight off."

More apps you lot can use "Ok Google" with

Y'all tin say "Ok Google" to do vocalism deportment with other apps on your device. This is currently bachelor only on certain apps, and only certain phrases work.

More apps that work with "Ok Google"

  • Flixster: "Testify me Inception on Flixster."
  • Instacart: "Show instacart availability."
  • iRobot Home: "Start mopping."
  • Lincoln: "Outset my Lincoln MKZ."
  • NPR One: "Mind to NPR."
  • NextPlus : "Send a message with NextPlus."
  • Realtor.com: "Show rentals nigh me on Realtor."
  • Shazam: "Shazam this song."
  • Telegram : "Send a Telegram bulletin to Mom."
  • Threema: "Send a Threema bulletin to Kate."
  • TripAdvisor: "Evidence attractions almost me on TripAdvisor."
  • Trulia: "Testify homes for auction in Boston on Trulia."
  • TuneIn Radio: "Open TuneIn in car mode."
  • Walmart: "Scan my receipt on Walmart."
  • WhatsApp : "S stop a WhatsApp to Joe."
  • Wink: "Activate home mode on Flash."
  • Viber : "Send a message with Viber."
  • Zillow: "Show me open houses nearby on Zillow."

More vox activity examples.

Google learns some of your preferred apps

When yous don't mention the app proper noun for some requests (for instance, you say only "scan my receipt"), you tin can open up the app from the search results. Later on you do this a few times, Google learns that y'all desire to open up the app and won't ask again.

If you desire to be asked each time before opening the app:

  1. Say or type the voice action.
  2. Abolish by tapping.
  3. Repeat a few times.

The app volition no longer launch automatically. It will appear in search results again; in some cases, it volition appear after a few minutes.

Where you tin can use voice search

These actions are available in English in the Us, United kingdom, Commonwealth of australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Singapore, and S Africa.

Your device must accept the Google app 4.0 or higher with Spider web & App Activity turned on.

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