How to Activate Google Voice Assistant on Phone?

The presence of Artificial Intelligence cannot be unnoticed. AI has gained prominence in almost all spheres of life and is simplifying our daily work tasks. But, you would be surprised to know that your mobile device has been using AI for years- Google has had the Voice Assistant, Apple has had Siri, Microsoft had Cortana and Samsung devices had Bixby. 

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If you have still not used Google Voice Assistant on your phone, you are certainly missing out on many things. In this blog, you will understand how you can finally activate Google Voice Assistant on your Android phone and how you can get the best out of it.

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What are the steps to activate Google Voice Assistant on your phone?

To activate Google Voice Assistant on your phone and to use its many features, here’s what you need to do:

1. Open the apps tray on your Android smartphone
2. Make sure that your device is connected to the internet
3. Open the Google App
4. Tap on Settings
5. Click on Voice
6. Select Voice match or on the ‘Ok Google’ feature 
7. Get started with the rest of the on-screen instructions
8. When prompted, say ‘Ok Google’ 
9. The Google app will ask you to say ‘Ok Google’ a few more times to ensure your voice is mapped to the device in the right way
10. If you do not want to say ‘Ok Google’ you could also configure your device and say ‘Hey Google’

Therefore, follow all these steps and the Google Voice Assistant for your phone will be activated very soon.

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How do I turn on Google Voice Assistant for my phone?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to use Google Voice Assistant on your phone with complete ease:

1. Tap the Google Assistant app on your Android device
2. If your Google Voice Assistant is deactivated, you will see a pop-up to turn it on

How to start a conversation with Google Voice Assistant on my phone?

Follow these steps to begin a conversation with Google Voice Assistant on your phone whenever you wish to use it:

1. On your device, touch the home button and say ‘Ok Google’ or ‘Hey Google’
2. If your Google Voice Assistant is activated, you will be prompted to ask a question or command anything
3. Google Assistant will find the best results on the internet and show you the results
4. Now you can either choose to continue the conversation or if you are satisfied with the results, you can end it right there

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What are some of the instances where I can use my Google Voice Assistant?

Here are some of the ways via which you can use the Google Voice Assistant:

• You can set your alarms and timers with the Google Voice Assistant. Simply say ‘Ok Google, start a 5-minute timer’ or ‘Ok Google, set an alarm for 7 am in the morning’.
• Users can simply say ‘Ok Google call mom’ or ‘Ok Google call Rohan’ and the Google Voice Assistant will instantly place a call to the person.
• You can even get the Google Voice Assistant to give you directions. Simply say something like ‘Ok Google, give me the directions to the nearest ATM’ and it will all work like magic.
• If you have music apps on your phone, you can simply say ‘Ok Google, play music on Spotify’ and your Google Assistant will open Spotify and start playing your songs.
• Additional services such as ‘Ok Google, give me the weather report for today and tell me if it will rain’, or ‘Ok Google translate I am going to sleep to Spanish for me’ or ‘Ok Google tell me the score of India vs. Pakistan match’ – you can do all these things with your Google Voice Assistant.
• You can also control your smart home devices with the Google Voice Assistant.

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Biggest benefits of using the Google Voice Assistant

Here are some of the biggest benefits of using the Google Voice Assistant:

High on Convenience

The Google Voice Assistant is a hands-free way to control your devices and access information. You can use it to set alarms, make calls, send texts, play music, get directions, and more, without having to pick up your phone or type anything.

Improves your Productivity

The Google Voice Assistant can help you get more work done by automating tasks and providing you with information quickly and easily. For example, you can use it to set up recurring reminders, create lists, and get translations on the fly.

Accessibility Boost

The Google Voice Assistant is accessible to people with disabilities, allowing them to interact with their devices and the world around them in newer ways. For example, people with visual impairments can use Voice Assistant to navigate their phones. They can simply ask the Google Voice assistant to do functions for them which would otherwise need additional help.

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Unleash the full power of Google Voice Assistant

The Google Voice Assistant is a very impressive AI application on smartphones and is easily accessible as well. It has multiple benefits, which only makes more sense on why many prefer to use it in their daily lives. We hope now you have a better understanding of how Google Voice Assistant works.

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