You can use your voice to open apps, control your smart home devices, and more. Just say “Hey Google” to get started if you’re using a Google Nest or Home device. You can also use voice commands to turn on guest mode or control your home’s temperature.
To activate your device with just your voice, all you need to do is speak the wake word. Once your device is activated, you can ask it to perform tasks, such as opening an app or controlling a smart home device.
Set up and use voice activation on your device
- Use voice commands to control your device
- Learn what you can say to your device
- Troubleshoot problems with voice activation on your device
- Next steps for using voice activation on your device
If you’re having trouble activating your device with just your voice, there are a few things you can try:
- Speak clearly and loudly enough for your device to hear you.
- Be sure you’re in a well-lit room with minimal background noise.
- Move closer to your device if you’re still having trouble.
- Try restarting your device.
What is hands free activation
Hands free activation is a way to activate your device with just your voice. To use hands free activation, you’ll need to set up and use voice activation on your device. Once you’ve set up voice activation, you can use it to control your device with voice commands. Make sure the wake word is set to “Hey Google.”
The wake word is a word or phrase that you use to activate your device. To use hands free activation, you’ll need to set the wake word to “Hey Google.” Once you’ve set the wake word, you can use it to activate your device with just your voice.
Make hands-free calls, send texts, and more
Just say “Hey Google” to get started if you’re using a Google Nest or Home device. You can also use voice commands to turn on guest mode or control your home’s temperature.
To make a call:
- Say “Hey Google” to activate your device.
- Say “Call,” followed by the person or business you want to call.
To send a text:
- Say “Hey Google” to activate your device.
- Say “Send a message,” followed by the person you want to text and the message you want to send.
- You can also say “Send a message,” followed by the person you want to text and then dictate your message.
What are some of the best voice-activated apps available today?
There are a variety of voice-activated apps available today that can perform a variety of tasks. Some popular voice-activated apps include Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri. These apps can be used to perform tasks such as opening an app, controlling a smart home device, sending a text message, and more.
To find the best voice-activated app for your needs, consider what tasks you want the app to be able to perform. There are a variety of apps available that specialize in different tasks. Once you’ve determined what you need the app to do, research the various options to find the best one for you.
How can I use voice commands to control my smart home devices?
You can use voice commands to control your smart home devices, such as lights, thermostats, and more. Just say “Hey Google” to get started if you’re using a Google Nest or Home device.
To turn on the lights:
- Say “Hey Google” to activate your device.
- Say “Turn on the lights.”
- You can also say “Turn on the living room light” or “Turn on the kitchen light.”
To adjust the thermostat:
- Say “Hey Google” to activate your device.
- Say “Set the temperature to 68 degrees.”
- You can also say “Turn the temperature up” or “Turn the temperature down.” followed by the temperature you want.
