voice commands

IMANUT46

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When using Google now, a voice command truncates at approximately 4 words. It does not allow me to ask the entire question. The instructions for voice commands, indicates that long questions can be asked. Is there a way to lengthen voice commands in Google now to permit longer expressions? Thanks

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When using Google now, a voice command truncates at approximately 4 words. It does not allow me to ask the entire question. The instructions for voice commands, indicates that long questions can be asked. Is there a way to lengthen voice commands in Google now to permit longer expressions? Thanks

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Think you just need to speak faster with no pauses, old boy.

I just used OK Google and said...

"Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes"

... and it worked perfectly!

Here's another film title for you to try...

"Night Of The Day Of The Dawn Of The Son Of The Bride Of The Return Of The Revenge Of The Terror Of The Attack Of The Evil, Mutant, Hellbound, Flesh-Eating, Crawling, Alien, Zombified, Subhumanoid Living Dead — Part 5"
 
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To Ironass : It must be my smartphone. Speaking faster was no help. People tell me all the time that I talk too fast, but thanks for the suggestion.

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I just discovered why I've been having a problem with my voice commands being truncated. If I hit the microphone in the Google search bar, my voice commands get truncated after about 4 words. If I use the microphone on the Google Now page, the problem goes away. Why is that, and is there a setting somewhere that can be tweaked to enable voice commands in the search bar to behave like the one in Google now? I hope this post makes sense. Thanks.

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Voice commands (update)

I reposted a comment on this subject. Since the post was several days later, and perhaps it was missed. Please look at the post under the same name. Thanks.

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Re: Voice commands (update)

Exactly. I didn't know how to make a link to the post. If I knew how, I could make life easier for all of us. Thanks.

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Re: Voice commands (update)

It's easiest on the main desktop website. Go to the thread, copy the URL, then paste the URL in your post.
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

It's easiest on the main desktop website. Go to the thread, copy the URL, then paste the URL in your post.

I know you are very busy, but I if you remember from previous posts, I don't have access to a laptop, so your instructions can't be followed. Thanks anyway.

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Re: Voice commands (update)

I know you are very busy, but I if you remember from previous posts, I don't have access to a laptop, so your instructions can't be followed. Thanks anyway.

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Do you have the Chrome browser installed on your phone?
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

Try this next time. Open the original thread, tap on the three dots top right and select "copy url". Then in the new thread long press on the reply window and tap on paste.
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

1. Open tab for your new Android Central post.

2. Touch 3 dot menu top right and select, "New tab".

3. In the new tab, navigate to the post that you wish to link to.

4. Press and hold the URL in the search box at the top and select the copy icon, (2 sheets of paper).

5. Press your phone's back soft key and touch on the square with a number in it to the right of the URL box at the top.

6. Select the new Android Central post page you were on.

7. Press and hold in your new post until, "Paste", is displayed and select it.

8. Voila! You have now copied and pasted a link into an Android Central post without the need of a computer!

EDIT. Ninja'd by Javier P! :D
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

LOL. Different solutions for the same problem anyway. Yours work from a browser mine from the AC apps.
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

LOL. Different solutions for the same problem anyway. Yours work from a browser mine from the AC apps.

I think that, between us, we have covered all eventualities!

I'm also beginning to think that we are starting to spoil Marioclement23! :D
 
Re: Voice commands (update)

I'm also beginning to think that we are starting to spoil Marioclement23!

We are here to spoil everyone. That's why we're the best damn Android forum around.:cool:
 
We are here to spoil everyone. That's why we're the best damn Android forum around.:cool:
To B Diddy & Ironass.

You guys have definitely spoiled me. I wish I had your knowledge so someday I can pass it on. Thanks again.

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Ok Google / microphone

I'm having difficulty with a maximum number of words I can use with voice commands. Sometimes it cuts off with just four words. Is OK Google better than using the microphone? Thanks.

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Re: Ok Google / microphone

It's pretty much the same thing. It has to do with your microphone's sensitivity and the background noise. Have you tried using it with a wired headset?
 
Re: Ok Google / microphone

No I haven't. I seem to feel that the first word spoken in the command has an effect on how long the command can be. Your thoughts?

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