Voice

Use your phone by voice alone

Set up voice search to use your phone hands-free.

1. Open the latest version of the Google app.
2. In the top left corner, tap Menu ≡, then "Settings," then "Voice," then "'Ok Google' detection."
3. Make sure "From the Google app" and "Always on" are switched 'on'.

Call Mom hands-free

Dial anyone in your contacts without touching your phone.

1. Say things like "Ok Google, call Mom" or "OK Google, call my boss." The first time you use a nickname, Google will ask you which number you want to associate with it.
2. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'OK Google' detection."

Text by voice

Use your voice to compose and send texts to anyone in your contacts list.

1. Say "Ok Google, text Jason that I'm running five minutes late" or say "OK Google, text Jason" and then wait for Google to ask you what to type.
2. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'OK Google' detection."

Have a conversation with your calendar

Use voice commands to schedule alarms, reminders, calendar events, and more.

1. Say "Ok Google" and then things like "Set an alarm for 7am," "Remind me to call John at 6pm," or "Create a calendar event for dinner in the city, Saturday at 8pm."
2. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'OK Google' detection."

Need to know? Just ask.

Ask Google anything and get answers fast.

1. Say "Ok Google" and then ask a question, like "What time is it in London?," "Do I need a jacket today?," "What's the Google stock price?," "What's a good tip for 42 dollars?," or "What's a good Thai restaurant near me?"
2. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'OK Google' detection."

Navigate your way by voice alone

Use voice-activated directions to navigate to a gas station or address without taking your eyes off the road.

1. Say "Ok Google" and then ask for directions. For example, if you're running low on fuel, you can say, "Ok Google, where's the nearest gas station?" or "Ok Google, navigate to Starbucks" and Google will get you there.
2. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'Ok Google' detection."

DJ with your voice

Use voice commands to play or search for music, or kick off an automatic playlist.

1. Once you set-up a paid Google Play Music account, say "Ok Google"
2. Then ask to play a specific song, search for songs by an artist or title, or just "play some music."
3. If Google doesn't recognize your voice, open the Google app and tap the ≡ menu in the top left corner, then tap "Settings" > "Voice" > "'Ok Google' detection."