How does "OK Google" work on the Note 5 ?

[Android Curious]

Hi guys.

On the Note 5, can you just say "OK Google" without having to touch the phone? Does the phone need to be plugged into a charger like Siri on the iPhone? Do you have to click on something first to activate OK Google? Basically, how does it work?

Thanks!

 

[badgerfrisch]

Correct me if I'm wrong people, but I belive the screen has to be on and you can go into settings and turn 'ok Google' on when you are on any screen .

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[victoryrules8]

That is correct screen needs to be unlocked. Great feature.

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[Android Curious]

So then, as long as the phone is on/unlocked, and the feature is turned on, we can just say "OK Google" without having to click on something first? True? I'm asking because this is a great feature for when you're driving.

Oh, one more question: on the iPhone, saying "Hey Siri" will allow you to do things like start and send a text or email message or set a reminder, etc. Can these things be done on the Note 5 as well? And if so, is that an OK Google feature or a Samsung feature?

 

[mhunter6378]

Yes through the Google app you have many voice activated functions



Similar functions are available with the native S Voice app too

 

[DX9]

Love Google Now. So much better than Siri for sure

 

[Android Curious]

Fantastic. Thanks guys!

 

[Matt Behnken]

Fantastic. Thanks guys!

One advantage of Svoice Is you can do commands with the screen off.

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[Darth Mo]

You can use "OK Google" when the screen is off if the phone is charging.

 

[Matt Behnken]

You can use "OK Google" when the screen is off if the phone is charging.

On my note 3 I used an app that switched s voice to Google now. It doesn't work on my note 5 so I've been trying to figure out a way to activate the S voice enough to unlock the phone and use ok Google. I want to be able to use ok Google while the screen is off and not plugged in.

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[Android Curious]

I want to be able to use ok Google while the screen is off and not plugged in.

^^^ This is exactly what I want.

 

[Matt Behnken]

^^^ This is exactly what I want.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ls?id=com.RSen.OpenMic.Pheonix&token=hK6llOOI

The app is called openmic+, works well. Ill let you know about battery life affect. But im able to wake phone phone from sleep with ok google not charging, and perform ok google functions. Its free.

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[Android Curious]

Nice. Thanks!

 

[Matt Behnken]

Nice. Thanks!

Thanks for bringing UP .

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[Matt Behnken]

ive noticed some bugs with openmic+ pro version throughout the day. It doesn't drain battery but it seems to be causing problems with other apps like snapchat and galaxy store. I'll post any problems if I can narrow them down.

 

[Android Curious]

Any worthy alternatives?

 

[flychinook]

I wish there were an option to have "Ok Google" detection when charging, but not from any screen while phone is on.

 

[Matt Behnken]

I wish there were an option to have "Ok Google" detection when charging, but not from any screen while phone is on.

Cool idea, app dev neeeded

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[KumateiDragon1]

Doesn't the Google Launcher allow you access to 'OK Google' more easily than holding the Home button?

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[WeAreAllUnique]

You can access S-voice with the screen off and unplugged.

Note in my house!