Ok, Google - search service, which uses voice commands to search for necessary information, plots a route, reminds you of events and activities, and much more. Mobile gadget users operating system Android has long been appreciated as a convenient assistant in various matters. If you like this non-standard service, you can use it not only on a smartphone or tablet, but also on a personal computer. Moreover, it turns on voice search fast and simple.
The “OK Google” command does not need to be specifically downloaded and installed on a laptop or computer. All that is needed to use the function is Chrome browser from Google. And we will tell you how to connect voice search in a matter of minutes.

Open your browser and go to “Settings” by clicking on the corresponding icon in top corner on right. You will see a "Search" section. Find the “OK Google” option and check the box. This way you will enable voice search using the command “OK Google”. And to disable voice assistant you need to uncheck the box accordingly. If you don’t see the option to “enable voice search by command,” then your browser version is already out of date. Information about Chrome can be obtained by selecting the special item “About the browser”, which you will find in “Settings”. You don't need to do anything else: the browser itself will update to the latest version.

After updating and connecting, voice search worked. But you won't be able to use it without a working microphone and an active Internet connection. The microphone is usually preinstalled in Microsoft operating systems as a recording device.

A characteristic feature of voice search on personal computers is its limited use. This means that the command only works on the page or Google search results, as well as on a new tab. If you say “Ok Google” on any other page, the command will not work.

Command examples

“Okay, Google” is improving every day. If earlier many Russian-language commands were not perceived by the assistant, now you can find almost everything. Huge changes have occurred since the appearance of the function. And now many users, especially Android devices , they actively use the function in various areas of life. You can ask the voice assistant any question in different languages ​​of the world, and you do not have to configure any additional parameters.

Applying "OK Google" to mobile gadgets with the Android platform, of course, it’s much wider. Using the voice assistant, you can even send SMS messages, launch programs, remind you of important calendar dates and events, not to mention searching for all kinds of information, getting directions, etc. There are fewer commands for personal computers, but they still exist. So, what can you find out or do using Google's voice service:

1. Find out the time in any location on the globe. If you do not specify a location in your request, the service will indicate the current time.
2. Find out the weather anywhere in the world.
3. Get directions from A to B.
4. Find photos and descriptions for them, find videos and descriptions for them.
5. Find any information from a search service.
6. Find a person, product, object, etc. by name or title.
7. Find out exchange rates and convert, for example, rubles into dollars.
8. Find and go to any web resource, indicating only its name.

And many many others. To use the “Okay Google” service, you don’t have to memorize a variety of commands. You can also ask questions to the voice assistant in free form. Just enable custom search and experiment with a variety of queries. This way you will quickly learn how to use the voice service effectively, as you need.

Using Google search is as easy as shelling pears, including on personal computers. If you have enabled the function, checked the functionality of the microphone and the Internet connection, say the phrase “OK Google” and ask your question. This command will launch a voice search and you will instantly see the result on the screen.

As you can see, everything is simple. Now turn on the command search and ask your questions.

OK, Google, is there life on Mars?

The voice search service recently became available to Russian-speaking users. Its popularization was accompanied by quite 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" is a 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 voiceover 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 your device already has the Chrome browser from Google, then no additional downloads are 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:

1. Launch the program and go to www.google.ru. This home page search engine Google.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. First of all, go to the AppStore from your iPhone or iPad.
2. Go to the application search and enter search query"Google search".
3. Install the program and log into it.
4. The application will request access to information about your location, as well as access to the microphone - approve the request.
5. Log in to your Google account.
6. 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:

1. Launch the service on your Android.
2. 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.
3. Install the application and log into it.
4. Click on the application settings icon, select “Settings” - “Voice search”.
5. Next, you should activate the “Ok Google recognition” function. Select the “From Google application” and “Always on” items.
6. 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 more earlier versions Voice search is accessed by clicking on the microphone image.

The Android project is constantly evolving and new features are appearing, one of which is - activating search with the phrase “ok Google” in some situations this is very convenient, especially since knowing all the voice commands you can not only search for information, but also send SMS, make calls, and much more.

Unfortunately, on older versions of Android the “OK Google” service may not work. Everyone else can activate the search using these instructions.

Google Search

Voice search with the command Okay Google is part of the Google search application, which is usually installed on Android phones by default. But there are devices in which this application is not installed, their owners must first install Google search, link below:

To install manually, go to Play Store, enter the query “search” and select Google search from the results:


After installation, you need to run a Google search.

Activating voice input

Activation of voice search using the phrase “ok Google” can be disabled in the application settings. To enable it you need to go to settings - accounts / Google - search:

Next, go to the “Voice search” item - “OK Google recognition” and turn on the “From Google application” item

Google Start

To make the command work on the main screen You can install Launcher from Google called “Google Start”:

For those people who are constantly moving, the creators of the Android mobile operating system have come up with a special add-on that takes on the function of searching for the required information on the Internet. This function can also take over the execution of some commands on mobile device.

How to enable OK Google on a Xiaomi smartphone?

To launch the application, you need to click on the desktop icon, which is located under the “Voice Assistant” item. The second method, which is original, is the special voice command “Ok Google”.

The first option is more or less simple and understandable. The second option requires configuration for smooth operation.

To do this you need to open the system "Settings" gadget, go to item "Advanced settings" or "Additionally" and select a section there "Language and input".

A window will open in which you need to click on Google Voice Typing ("Speech synthesizer" in MIUI 9), and then click on “Recognize “Ok Google” or gear icon.

Now, when you press the center touch button a window will appear on your smartphone Google search. At this moment, you need to say the very phrase “OK, Google” and ask any question or request an action.

Thanks to these settings, the smartphone will respond better to the user's voice commands.

Possible options for launching the voice assistant:

• By using Google programs;
• From any smartphone screen;
• When driving a car.

Of particular interest is the second item “From any smartphone screen”, which will allow you to launch the electronic assistant from anywhere and from any program.

You need to activate this item and repeat the phrase “Okay Google” three times. This will help the operating system to react correctly to the sound of your voice and not launch the assistant due to the phrases of strangers.”

If everything is ready, then we name the code phrase and begin to use the functions of this device.
The most popular requests are launching applications, dialing a number or searching for information on the Internet.

How to disable “Ok Google”

1. Open the Google app.
2. In the top left corner, click on the menu icon and go to Settings > Voice Search > “Ok Google” recognition.
3. Clear the checkbox when you want your smartphone to respond to this voice command.

How to enable “Ok, Google” on your computer

This can be done if you are using the Chrome browser (valid for browser version 46 and lower). To enable the OK Google function Google Chrome- go to your browser settings, click “Show additional settings", and then check the box "Enable voice search using the command “OK, Google”.

Without a doubt, the ability to issue voice commands to control our smartphone or tablet or search for the necessary information is a very convenient thing that can help us in a variety of situations.

All the more unpleasant is the fact when one day we discover that voice commands and Okay Google search do not work on our device. Today we would like to introduce you to several ways to fix this.

So let's get started:

How to fix voice search and commands not working OK Google

1. Try the easiest method first: restart your smartphone or tablet. In this case, it is advisable to turn it off completely and then turn it on. In many cases, this helps fix some of these types of problems.

2. Uninstall Google app updates and install the latest version again. To do this, go to the “Applications” section of the main system settings, find the Google application here and uninstall its updates.

Reboot your device, go to the Play Store, find the Google app in the “My Apps” section and update it to the latest version.

To do this, go to the Google application settings -> “Settings” -> “Voice search”

Here, first of all, you need to make sure that you have downloaded a voice package that corresponds to the language installed on your system by default (item “Languages”). To do this, go to the “Offline speech recognition” section and if the voice pack for your language is not here, download it.

4. If all of the above did not help you, go to the settings section of the Google application with the name “OK Google Recognition” and make sure that the mode for recognizing voice commands on any screen is enabled here:

5. If this does not help, re-record your voice sample by entering the corresponding menu item Google settings(screenshot above right).

6. Disable S Voice on your smartphone or Samsung tablet. If you want to use voice commands Okay Google on your Samsung smartphone or tablet, disable the S Voice proprietary voice control system on it, which may conflict with Google voice search.

7. Check the microphone of your smartphone or tablet. This advice is more suitable for tablet owners who may not be aware of problems with the microphone or the microphone of their device not working at all: smartphone owners will be informed about this by their subscribers during the first phone call.