Probably every user of smartphones running the Android operating system has already experienced all the delights of using the voice assistant Okay Google. It will not only tell you about attractions that the user is interested in, but will also help with translating signs in foreign languages or remind you of events that the user does not want to miss.
To do this, you just need to click on the microphone and say “Okay Google.”
What should those who would like to use all the advantages of a voice assistant not only do? mobile gadget? They can take advantage of this step by step instructions and learn how to set up Ok Google on computer With using Google Chrome.
Step 1. You need to make sure that the user's computer has current version browser Google Chrome. To find out, you need to click on the button " Settings and Google management Chrome".
Choose "". In the menu that appears, select " About the program".
After checking the current version and installing the update, the browser must be restarted.
The success of the update will be indicated by the inscription " You use the most new version Chrome."
Step 2. To activate the Okay Google assistant function, you need to go to the menu item "" and select " Show advanced settings".
In the list that appears, you must select " Turn on voice search by command "OK" Google".
Click on this microphone image, in the menu that appears, allow the site http://www.google.com to use the microphone.
The voice assistant understands and recognizes a fairly large number of Russian-language commands. Moreover, without using additional installations, he is able to independently recognize the language in which the command is given. With its help, it is possible to find out what time it is now in a specific city (or without specifying the city, then the system will provide information about the current time using the user’s location), what the weather is at the moment and its forecast for the near future, get directions to a certain point or between specified points points, request pictures or videos with a description, find out “who is” or “what is”, the current exchange rate of the currencies of interest, or simply indicate which site you want to go to.
At the same time, working with the voice assistant “Ok Google” does not at all come down to the above commands. Thanks to the analyzer used, the assistant is able to recognize any intelligible and intelligible speech, so it is only up to the user’s imagination.
– voice assistant, which allows you to enter commands not only from the keyboard, but also by voice. An analogue of this function is the Siri application for iPhone. Okay Google is a voice search that can be used not only on Android phones, but also on a computer. You don't need to download anything for this. This service is built into Google Chrome and will not load on other browsers. That is, if you need this function, you will have to install a browser.
Inclusion
In order for you to have the OK Google function on your computer, download the Google Chrome browser, since it can only be installed on it. Other browsers will not work. This can be done via the link https://www.google.ru/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html on the official website of the developer. There is software for various operating systems and computer architectures.
- Launch your browser;
- Click on the menu at the top right. The icon looks like three short parallel lines;
- In the expanded lists, select Settings;
- The settings menu will open. Scroll down and you will see a Search section containing several subsections;
- Find the line titled “Enable voice search Ok Google”;
- Place a marker - a tick in the box next to the inscription;
- Restart your browser and open a new search engine tab;
- Say “Okay Google”, and then the command itself and the search will start.
Launching the application
Naturally, on a computer, Google voice search will only work if the microphone is turned on. This is not a problem with laptops, since all models equipped with a camera have a microphone, but on stationary and outdated PCs you will have to purchase an additional microphone. Thus, it is not difficult to enable ok google in the browser, but the downside is that this application is a function of the browser, not the search engine itself, and therefore cannot work in other browsers, even when using Google.
If we are talking about a smartphone application, you don’t need to install it at all. It works on all Android phones by default. The list of commands in the telephone application is wider than in the computer application. This is due to the fact that it includes “telephone” commands - sending SMS, calendar reminders, alarm clocks, system search, etc.).
Teams
The best function that Google provides is voice search for a computer - it provides an exact answer to a question, and not search results, like a standard one. search service. However, how accurate the information is depends on the team. Since the Hey Google app was released, it has been constantly improved. Currently, it recognizes commands in Russian much better and is able to provide accurate answers to questions. The list of such recognized queries has become much wider than even a year ago. If the command is not recognized, the service displays the result of the search query, as when using the search string.
However, there is a significant difference between Russian-language and English-language services. Thus, some queries that are unrecognizable in Russian are easily perceived by the system when spoken in English. In addition, ok google for computer recognizes what language the command is spoken in, without any additional settings. The most popular and recognized queries in the application:
- What time is it (reports the current time based on geolocation, but you can specify the city and find out the time in it);
- What is the weather (also reports for a given location by default, but you can name the city);
- How to get from... to... (as an option, how to get from me to...);
- Go to... (site name);
- Exchange Rates;
- How much is N dollars in rubles (or vice versa);
- What's happened…
- Who it…
- Show a picture (or video) with a description, etc.
Installing Okay Google on your computer is not difficult, and there are a lot of benefits from this application. Of course, you can do without it and still enter commands manually, but with a large amount of work this can take a lot of time.
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The voice search service recently became available to Russian-speaking users. Its popularization was accompanied by a fairly active advertising campaign. If you are also wondering about installing Okay Google on your smartphone or Tablet PC, it means that you have come across similar advertising. However, before installing the service, you need to understand how and on what devices it works.
What is "Ok Google"?
"Ok Google"- This new step in controlling your devices using voice commands. Now there is no need to touch them or press on-screen keys - only with the help of your own voice you can find out weather reports, the outcome of yesterday's match or the location of an object of interest on the map. If the device is equipped with this function, then the search is activated by saying the command “OK Google” - there is no need to make any extra touches. The service is ready to work, ask your question. Moreover, some search queries are accompanied not only by the display of on-screen information, but also by voice information messages, which is also very convenient.
If the device does not respond to the “OK Google” command while in standby mode, then to activate the service you should click on the microphone image and then say the command.
Let's figure out how to enable “Ok Google”?
How to install Okay Google on your computer?
OK, the easiest way to try Google is on your computer. If you already have it installed on your device Chrome browser from Google, then no additional downloads will be required to use the service. If not, then you can always download this quick and modern browser by following the link www.google.ru/chrome. Thus, you will download “Okay Google” to your computer or laptop.
After installation, to enable “Ok Google”, the algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Launch the program and go to www.google.ru. This is the main page of the Google search engine.
- The next step is authorization in your Google account. If you do not have an account, you will have to register one. Without it, voice search will not be available.
- Once you log into your account, you will see a search bar. On the right side there will be a microphone icon. Click on it and say the voice command, and then your request.
Before you start entering a command, the service will ask for permission to use the microphone. The request must be approved.
How to install Okay Google on iPhone or iPad?
To use the OK Google service on Apple devices, you need to download the appropriate application from the AppStore. This is easy to do:
- First of all, go to the AppStore from your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to the application search and enter the search query “ Google search».
- Install the program and log into it.
- The application will request access to information about your location, as well as access to the microphone - approve the request.
- Log in to your Google account.
- Click on the microphone icon, and the service is at your service.
How to install Okay Google on Android?
Installing the service on Android is not much different from a similar procedure on i-devices. However, some nuances are still present. So, the installation process is as follows:
- Launch the service on your Android.
- IN search bar enter “Google search” and find the application you are interested in among the results. This is what will happen "Ok Google" app for Android.
- Install the application and log into it.
- Click on the application settings icon, select “Settings” - “Voice search”.
- Next, you should activate the “Ok Google recognition” function. Select the “From Google application” and “Always on” items.
- Now follow the program's instructions and teach the device your voice.
The service is supported on devices with an installed operating system Android versions 4.1 and higher. In earlier versions, voice search is accessed by clicking on the microphone image.
To activate the command, you need to update the search engine settings and allow the application to recognize and remember your voice.
If previously the search was exclusively in English, today Okay Google began to recognize commands in Russian, and it also became possible to add your own commands.
Google voice commands: installing a voice assistant on your computer
Installing the OK Google command on a PC is quite simple - in Chrome you just need to install the extension and allow its use.
If you want to deactivate the “OK Google” command, you need to select the extension section in the settings and uncheck the box next to the GNow Voice Search extension. 
Installing and setting up Google voice assistant on your smartphone
Google Now - new convenience virtual assistant for owners of Android mobile phones.
With its help, you can quickly get any necessary information– traffic jams, weather, nearest ATM, etc.
To start using Google Now, your smartphone must have Android Jelly Bean OS installed.
1. If your device has old version Android, update it to Android Jelly Bean.
To do this, you need to go to the “Settings” of your smartphone – this section indicated by a gear icon.
In the section about operating system installed on your phone, you will read detailed information about the Android version.
The update is necessary if the Android OS version is lower than 4.1. To update, all you need is access to high-speed Internet.
Once the update is complete, you must restart your device.
A page with personal information about Google Now will open in front of you.
To do this, press the “Menu” key and select settings for the calendar, weather, transport schedule, traffic situation and other things.
Sections or cards in Google app Now you can change according to your own needs.
To have current and up-to-date information regarding traffic stops, weather and the location of nearby public transport stops, you must activate the “Location History” function.
3. Google Now Cards. In order to get to home page application, you need to swipe up on the Chrome browser icon.
You should immediately select “Show example cards” - as you use it, the screen will become filled with cards.
To update information about weather, traffic conditions, etc. Just click the update button at the bottom of the screen.
You can find more information about the application or card by clicking on the image of the three black dots at the bottom of the screen - the full menu will open.
Say the task into the device’s microphone – speak clearly and distinctly. Over time, the smartphone will remember the most common commands and will automatically suggest searching for them.
Useful tips for using Google Now.
- If application cards are not updated automatically, you need to activate web search history in your personal data settings;
- On some phones, like the Nexus 5, voice search opens by swiping from right to left;
- On Samsung smartphones and other devices with physical Home button, Google Now opens after double clicking on this key.
Okay Google: Russian Voice Commands Google now
Most users mobile phones who work in the operating room Android system, they know about such an application from Google as OK Google. I won’t talk about the functionality and opportunities that it opens, because everyone already knows them very well. I’d rather tell you how to enable voice search in your Google Chrome browser That is, you can search for information on your computer using a microphone - everything is the same with Android application only on PC.
Settings
First, you need to open the previously mentioned. Next, go to its menu and find the section “ Settings».
Will open new inset with a set of settings. We need a section " Search" To begin with, let's select search engine by default - naturally we choose Google, because neither Yandex nor @mail.ru has such functionality no (OK Google functions).
Then below you will see a checkbox and the inscription opposite it “ Enable voice search using the “OK Google” command" By checking the box you will automatically enable this feature.
Now you have the same voice search capabilities as in the app on phones. If for some reason “OK Google” does not work for you, update your Google browser Chrome or check your microphone settings.
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