{"id":1898,"date":"2020-09-15T15:19:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T15:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twigby.com\/blog\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2020-09-16T14:30:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T14:30:30","slug":"15-hey-google-commands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twigby.com\/blog\/15-hey-google-commands\/","title":{"rendered":"15 \u201cHey Google\u201d Commands That Will Make Your Life Easier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to learn some quick \u201cHey Google\u201d commands that can make your life easier? Luckily, Google has created some simple voice commands that can help you out with every day life. All you need is an Android phone and access to the internet through Wi-Fi or data.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>For those that do not know, it is simple to use and can be quite helpful. You can also set reminders for your anniversary, bill due dates or even where you left your keys! Plus, you can tell Google to add milk to your shopping list or to set a timer to check your meatloaf in 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in seeing the Android phones we currently have available at Twigby, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twigby.com\/shop\/twigby-phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting Started With Hey Google<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app<br \/>\nAt the bottom right, tap More &gt; Settings &gt; Voice<br \/>\nUnder &#8220;Hey Google,&#8221; tap\u00a0Voice Match<br \/>\nTurn on &#8220;Hey Google&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app<br \/>\nSay &#8220;Hey Google&#8221; or tap the Microphone<\/p>\n<p>If you would prefer to talk to Google without tapping the microphone, you can teach Google to recognize your voice with the voice training feature. Below we have highlighted some of our favorite ways to make use of this useful \u201cHey Google\u201d feature.<\/p>\n<p>You can view the minimum requirements needed for your Android phone to set up Google Assistant <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/assistant\/answer\/7172657?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Play music: \u201cHey Google, play some music.\u201d<br \/>\nAdjust the volume:\u00a0\u201cHey Google, turn up the volume.\u201d<br \/>\nIdentify a song: &#8220;Hey Google, what&#8217;s this song?&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sports updates: &#8220;Hey Google, did the [team] win last night?&#8221;<br \/>\nMovies: &#8220;Hey Google, what movies came out last Friday?&#8221;<br \/>\nCasting for movies: &#8220;Hey Google, what actors are in [movie]?&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Phone Calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cHey Google, call (contact name)\u201d.<br \/>\nWant to pair your phone to Bluetooth? Say: \u201cHey Google, Bluetooth pairing.\u201d<br \/>\nFind your phone by saying: \u201cHey Google, ring my phone.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Every Day Hacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Send a text message: \u201cHey Google send a text message (contact name).\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cHey Google, take a photo.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cHey Google, turn on my flashlight.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cHey Google, remind me to pay my credit card bill on the 15<sup>th<\/sup>.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cHey Google, add bread to my shopping list.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cHey Google, remind me to check the turkey in an hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For details on the \u201cHey Google\u201d voice searches and actions available, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/websearch\/answer\/2940021?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to learn some quick \u201cHey Google\u201d commands that can make your life easier? 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