“Ok Google” voice commands now supported by Android Auto
Finally, “Ok Google” keyword support has arrived for Android Auto.
It’s only taken the company almost two years to implement the
hands-free feature, but now drivers can fully control their car’s
infotainment system with their voice, in addition to individual services
like Google Maps.
To make use of the Ok Google keyword in your vehicle, you’ll need to grab the latest version of the Android Auto app and
the Google App. It’s inside that latter that you should find that the
“While driving” setting now says that it works with Google Maps and
Android Auto. This toggle is found under the “Ok Google” detection menu.
If
you’re not already using “Ok Google” voice detection on your phone, the
feature offers up a range of commands to performs tasks from opening up
apps, to setting timers, making calendar appointments, and replying to
emails and messages. The fact that all of this can now be done
hands-free in your vehicle is bound to be quite useful.
If Android Auto or the Google App haven’t updated for you yet, you can
grab the latest software from APK Mirror. Just hit the download button
below. There may also be a server side switch that Google needs to flick
to enable the feature, so it may take a little while for the upgrade to
reach everyone.
Download Google App
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